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5313.106-1 Soliciting from a Single Source

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(b) For acquisitions that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but do not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, the tailorable Single Source Justification or Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services revised template may be used.

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