# 48 C.F.R. § 6.302 (2026): Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 6.302 (2026)
- **Heading:** Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 6 / Subpart 6.3 / § 6.302: Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.

## Text

The following statutory authorities (including applications and limitations) permit contracting without providing for full and open competition. Requirements for justifications to support the use of these authorities are in 6.303. [50 FR 52431, Dec. 23, 1985]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 6.300 (2026) Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_300.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.301 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_301.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302 (2026) Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-1 (2026) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-2 (2026) Unusual and compelling urgency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-3 (2026) Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-4 (2026) International agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-5 (2026) Authorized or required by statute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_5.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-6 (2026) National security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_6.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.302-7 (2026) Public interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_302_7.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.303-1 (2026) Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_303_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.303-2 (2026) Content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_303_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.304 (2026) Approval of the justification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_304.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 6.305 (2026) Availability of the justification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_305.md)

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