§ 700.5 - What are the processes of open competition?


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  • The Secretary uses a process of open competition in awarding or entering into all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts governed by these standards. The processes of open competition are the following:

    (a) For all new awards for grants and cooperative agreements, the Secretary will make awards pursuant to the provisions of EDGAR with the exception of the provisions in 34 CFR 75.100(c)(5), 75.200(b)(3), (b)(5), 75.210, and 75.217(b)(1), (b)(2), (c), and (d); and

    (b) For contracts, the Department will conduct acquisitions pursuant to this part in accordance with the requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act, 41 U.S.C. 253, and the FAR.