Section 550.350  Noncompetitive Negotiation – Procurement Method

The Agency may use noncompetitive negotiation only when allowed under Subpart B and when the award of a contract is not appropriate under small purchase, formal advertising, or competitive negotiation procedures because:

a)         The item is available only from a single source;

b)         A public exigency or emergency exists and the urgency for the requirement will not permit a delay incident to competitive procurement;

c)         After solicitation from at least two sources, competition is determined to be inadequate; or

d)         The UAEPA award official authorizes noncompetitive negotiation.