Contract Policy - Competition

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)

• Publication of DoD Reports, 
1. “State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base” (15 Feb 2022)
2. "DoD Lifecycle Sustainment Efforts in Support of Organic Repair” (25 June 2023)

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)

• USD(AT&L) Memo 21 Aug 2014, "Actions to Improve Competition"
• DPAP Memo, 27 Apr 2011, "Improving Competition in Defense Procurements -- Amplifying Guidance"
• DPAP Memo, 24 Nov 2010, "Improving Competition in Defense Procurements"
• AT&L Directive-Type Memo 09-027, 4 Dec 2009, "Implementation of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009"
• DPAP Memo, 5 Nov 2009, "DoD's FY2009 Competition Report"
• DPAP Memo, 14 Sep 2009, "Competition in Department of Defense Acquisition"
• Training - Competition Requirements for DoD Acquisition