Contracting officers must post online J&As for noncompetitive procurement

Government contracting officers must ensure they post online justifications for acquisitions made through noncompetitive measures, what is commonly referred to as "sole source" contracts. Under a final rule issued June 16 by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, contracting officers must ensure that a justification and approval for noncompetitive acquisitions are online within 14 days of contract award, unless a national security exemption applies.

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