Sole-Source Award
An award made without competition under an authorized exception.
Definition
A sole-source contract is awarded to a single vendor under an authorized exception to full and open competition, supported by a justification document.
Why it matters
For 8(a) and other program participants, sole-source authority converts relationships into revenue without a bid cycle.
Example
An agency issues a justification for a sole-source follow-on for continuity.
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