6.303-1  Requirements.

4. Amend section 6.303-1 by redesignating paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) as paragraphs (c), (d), and (e), respectively; and adding a new paragraph (b) to read as follows:

6.303-1  Requirements.

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(b) The contracting officer shall not award a sole-source contract under the 8(a) authority (15 U.S.C. 637(a)) for an amount exceeding $20 million unless--

(1)  The contracting officer justifies the use of a sole-source contract in writing in accordance with 6.303-2;

(2)  The justification is approved by the appropriate official designated at 6.304; and

(3)  The justification and related information are made public after award in accordance with 6.305.

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