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Competition is the cornerstone of our acquisition system. The benefits of competition are well established. The Department is committed to providing maximum practical opportunities for competition, both for the initial contract award and for orders placed against multiple award contracts.
Resources
DoD Report to the White House Competition Council, required by Section 5 of Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy (09 Jul 2021)
DoD Competition Guide, dated December 2014 "Guidelines for Creating and Maintaining a Competitive Environment for Supplies and Services in the Department of Defense."
Competition Memos (Historic)