Compliance & regulationsLegislation
CICA
Competition in Contracting Act
Definition
The Competition in Contracting Act is landmark legislation requiring federal agencies to obtain full and open competition in procurement unless specific exceptions apply. CICA established requirements for publicizing opportunities, justifying limited competition, and providing protest rights to disappointed bidders.
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