DFARS Subpart 206.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition

Subpart Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Subpart facts

Citation
DFARS Subpart 206.3
Type
Subpart
Supplements
FAR Subpart 6.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition
Text as of
DFARS Change May 7, 2026
Official text
acquisition.gov

Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subpart.

Contents

  • 206.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition
    • 206.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements
    • 206.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency
    • 206.302-3 Industrial mobilization, engineering, developmental, or research capability, or expert services
    • 206.302-3-70 Solicitation provision
    • 206.302-4 International agreement
    • 206.302-5 Authorized or required by statute
    • 206.302-7 Public interest
  • 206.303 Justifications
  • 206.304 Approval of the justification
  • 206.305 Availability of the justification

Quick answers

What is DFARS Subpart 206.3?

DFARS Subpart 206.3 is a subpart of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Other Than Full and Open Competition".

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