FAR 6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 6.302
- Type
- Section
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
The following statutory authorities (including applications and limitations) permit contracting without providing for full and open competition. Requirements for justifications to support the use of these authorities are in 6.303.
Contents
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6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements
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6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency
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6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services
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6.302-4 International agreement
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6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute
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6.302-6 National security
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6.302-7 Public interest
Sections cited
- FAR 6.303 Justifications
Quick answers
What is FAR 6.302?
FAR 6.302 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition".
Are changes to FAR 6.302 proposed?
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