Full and Open Competition definition

Full and Open Competition means that all responsible sources are permitted to compete.

Full and Open Competition means all vendors are playing on a level playing field and have the same opportunity to compete for an awarded contract. Procurement procedures must never unduly restrict or eliminate competition.

Full and Open Competition means that all responsible Suppliers are allowed to participate in the competitive solicitation process, including minority-owned, women-owned, handicap-owned, and otherwise disadvantaged businesses.

Examples of Full and Open Competition in a sentence

• Subchapter 3006.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition 3006.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.

• For sole source procurements the cognizant procuring activity advocate for competition within the Component shall review APs, which includes Limited Sources Justification, Fair Opportunity Exceptions or Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, with estimated values exceeding $50M (except when the Public Interest exception at FAR 6.302-7 is used).

• The justification and approval requests for the use of brand name and limited sources for FSS as described in FAR Parts 8.405-6(b)(2) and (d) shall be submitted to the DHS, or the Component Competition officials, designated at HSAM Chapter 3006 and the DHS Justification and Approval (J&A) Guide for Other than Full and Open Competition.

• The justification and approval shall follow the sample format in the DHS Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition Guide and be submitted to the CPO for review and approval using the DHS Buy American Reporting Tool (see HSAM 3025.001(c)(74)).

• Any task order including Task Areas 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 will be competed under Suite 2, Unrestricted Full and Open Competition, regardless of whether the task order also includes tasks under Task Area 2, Task Area 5, or a combination thereof.

More Definitions of Full and Open Competition

Full and Open Competition means a contract action where all responsible sources are permitted to compete.

Full and Open Competition means that all responsible sources are permitted to compete (i.e., the IDIQ contracts were not set-asides for small business).

Full and Open Competition means competition that is not a “set-aside for small business” as that term is defined in 48 C.F.R. 19.501.

Full and Open Competition means that all suppliers:

Full and Open Competition means the competitive sealed

Full and Open Competition. All suppliers are permitted to compete for a contract. Bidders are evaluated on the same fixed criteria. 2. Competitive approach: An acquisition approach where the dollar-value of the transaction guides use of procedures for full and open competition, competition based on fair and reasonable evaluation.

Full and Open Competition means allowing bidders and offerors to compete for contracts on an equal footing, ensuring that no restrictions are placed on procurements of goods or services that may unduly limit competition. Examples of prohibited or undue restrictions that prevent Full and Open Competition include but are not limited to: