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5308.405-6 Limited Sources

Prescription and Applicability

Current Text

(b)(3)(ii)(C) See MP5301.601(a)(i) for approval of a written determination that access through e-Buy is not in Government's interest.
(d) Justification Approvals See DAFFARS 5306.304 (a) for the approving officials for proposed orders or BPAs using the limited or sole source justification at FAR 8.405-6. See the tailorable Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) template. See DAFFARS 5306.303-1-90 for “Bridge Actions.”

Recent Amendment History

  • 2026-03-20: Modified: (d) updated

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