Overview
This section establishes the applicability of Subpart 6.1, identifying it as the regulatory framework that governs the policies and procedures for promoting and achieving full and open competition in federal acquisitions.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Policy: Prescribes the required policies that agencies must follow to ensure competition.
- Procedural Foundation: Sets the stage for specific procedures (such as sealed bidding and competitive proposals) used to solicit offers from all responsible sources.
- Scope Definition: Limits the focus of this subpart specifically to "full and open" competition as defined in FAR Part 2.
Practical Implications
- This section reinforces that "full and open competition" is the default standard for government contracting; any deviation requires specific legal authority found in other subparts.
- Contracting officers must utilize the procedures referenced under this scope to ensure that the procurement process remains transparent, fair, and accessible to the entire marketplace.