Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Background; (3) Contracts Not Subject to CICA; (4) Contracts Subject to CICA; Full and Open Competition Defined; Competitive Pro

Competition in federal procurement contracting has long been of interest to Congress and the executive branch, in part because of the belief that increased comp

Competition is a critical tool for achieving the best return on the government's investment. While federal agencies are generally required to award contracts on

Congressional Research Service 4 Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements The current interest in competition in contracting is