# 48 CFR § 6.501: 6.501 Requirement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-6.501

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 6.501
- **Heading:** 6.501 Requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 1—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION > SUBCHAPTER B—ACQUISITION PLANNING > PART 6—COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS > Subpart 6.5—Advocates for Competition

## Text

As required by 41 U.S.C. 1705, the head of each executive agency shall designate an advocate for competition for the agency and for each procuring activity of the agency. The advocates for competition shall—
(a) Be in positions other than that of the agency senior procurement executive;
(b) Not be assigned any duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with 6.502; and
(c) Be provided with staff or assistance (e.g., specialists in engineering, technical operations, contract administration, financial management, supply management, and utilization of small business concerns), as may be necessary to carry out the advocate's duties and responsibilities.
[50 FR 1729, Jan. 11, 1985, and 50 FR 52429, Dec. 23, 1985, as amended at 60 FR 48259, Sept. 18, 1995; 79 FR 24198, Apr. 29, 2014; 84 FR 19843, May 6, 2019]

## Nearby sections

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- [48 CFR § 6.101 6.101 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-6.101.md)
- [48 CFR § 6.102 6.102 Use of competitive procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-6.102.md)
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- [48 CFR § 6.203 6.203 Set-asides for small business concerns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-6.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 6.204 6.204 Section 8(a) competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-6.204.md)
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