H.R.5184 - Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 - Congress.gov

Requires an agency to take steps to maximize competition and to insure that small and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses are not precluded from performing as prime contractors and subcontractors on contracts for the production or assembly of spare parts.

Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) - DoD Overview - AcqNotes

The primary purpose of CICA is to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in government contracting methods, ensuring fair competition for enterprises interested in securing contracts with the federal government.

Part 6 - Competition Requirements | Acquisition.GOV

This part prescribes policies and procedures to promote full and open competition in the acquisition process and to provide for full and open competition, full and open competition after exclusion of sources, other than full and open competition, and advocates for competition.

Competition in Contracting Act - Wikipedia

CICA was passed into law as a foundation for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and to foster competition and reduce costs. The theory was that more competition for procurements would reduce costs and allow more small businesses to win Federal Government contracts.

Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) (41 U.S.C. 253) - GSA

Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) (41 U.S.C. 253) Requires GSA to acquire supplies and services, including leased space, through the use of full and open competitive procedures.

The Competition in Contracting Act Explained - LegalClarity

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 established the modern framework for federal government procurement, fundamentally altering how agencies acquire goods and services.

Understanding the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA ... - Investopedia

Explore how the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) ensures open competition and better pricing in U.S. government contracts, with procedures and exceptions detailed.

Competition in Government Contracting

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 (41 U.S.C. 253) (H.R. 5184) (FAR Subpart 6.1′′Full and Open Competition”) is a Public law enacted for the purpose of encouraging competition for the award of all types of Government contracts.

41 USC 253: Competition requirements - House

(3) For purposes of this subsection, a contract is a new contract unless the work provided for in the contract is a continuation of the work performed by the specified entity under a preceding contract.

The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA): A Plain-English ...

The Core Principle: The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA) is a federal law that mandates full and open competition in federal_procurement, forcing government agencies to promote competition and end favoritism when spending taxpayer money.