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Advocates for Competition and Task-Order and Delivery Order Ombudsman

There are two senior agency positions dedicated to ensuring full and open competition as a part of the federal contracting process: Advocates for Competition and Task-Order and Delivery Order Ombudsman.

Each federal agency and contracting activity must have an Advocate for Competition as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 6.5. They are responsible for:

  • Promoting full and open competition.
  • Promoting the acquisition of commercial items.
  • Removing barriers to full and open competition, such as unnecessarily restrictive statements of work, overly detailed specifications, and burdensome contract clauses.

The Task Order and Delivery Order Ombudsman may also be the agency’s Advocate for Competition as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 16.505. They are responsible for:

  • Addressing contractor concerns regarding compliance with task/delivery order award procedures.
  • Reviewing contractor complaints regarding task/delivery order contracts.
  • Ensuring all contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for each task/delivery order.
  • When requested, maintaining strict confidentiality of the contractor requesting assistance.

Last Updated: 12/04/2024
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