# 48 C.F.R. § 6.302-6 (2026): National security

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 6.302-6 (2026)
- **Heading:** National security
- **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 / § 6.302-6: National security.

## Text

(a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6). (2) Full and open competition need not be provided for when the disclosure of the agency's needs would compromise the national security unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. (b) Application. This authority may be used for any acquisition when disclosure of the Government's needs would compromise the national security (e.g., would violate security requirements); it shall not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified matter will be necessary to submit a proposal or to perform the contract. (c) Limitations. (1) Contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by the written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304. (2) See 5.202(a)(1) for synopsis requirements. (3) This statutory authority requires that agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances. [50 FR 52432, Dec. 23, 1985, as amended at 79 FR 24198, Apr. 29, 2014; 87 FR 73896, Dec. 1, 2022]

## 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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