# 46 CFR § 294.19: Nature of award procedure

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.19

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 294.19
- **Heading:** Nature of award procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER C—REGULATIONS AFFECTING SUBSIDIZED VESSELS AND OPERATORS > PART 294—TANKER SECURITY PROGRAM (TSP) > Subpart C—Award of TSP Operating Agreements

## Text

TSP furthers a public purpose and MARAD does not acquire goods or services through TSP. Therefore, the selection process for awarding TSP Operating Agreements does not constitute an acquisition subject to procurement law or the Federal Acquisition Regulation in title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 294.1 § 294.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.3 § 294.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.5 § 294.5 Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.7 § 294.7 Procedural waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.9 § 294.9 Product tanker vessel eligibility requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.9.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.11 § 294.11 Owner, charterer, and operator citizenship eligibility requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.13 § 294.13 Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.15 § 294.15 Initial award of TSP Operating Agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.17 § 294.17 Subsequent award of TSP Operating Agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.19 § 294.19 Nature of award procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.19.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.21 § 294.21 General conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.21.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.23 § 294.23 Special terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.23.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.25 § 294.25 National security modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.25.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.27 § 294.27 Financial reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.27.md)

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