7 Circumstances Considered to be Restrictive of Competiton, Part 1
The federal procurement rules have identified 7 situations (2 C.F.R. ยง 200.319(a)) that are considered to be restrictive of full and open competition, and therefore should be avoided. Restricting full and open competition is the #1 mistake for non-state entities.

                                                                  Click on the first four of seven circumstances to learn more:

 

Requiring unnecessary experienceExcessive bonding requirementsSpecifying only a brand name productNoncompetitive pricing practices
4 Circumstances Considered to be Restrictive of Competitive: Requiring unnecessary experience, Excessive bonding requirements, Specifying Only a Brand Name Product and Noncompetitive Pricing Practices

For more information on how to avoid these 7 circumstances, take a look at this helpful resource: Key Points for Non-State Entities on How to Avoid the Top 10 Procurement Under Grant Mistakes