2-20.5 Noncompetitive Purchases

If the purchase/SCM team determines that the noncompetitive process is the best business solution it must prepare a business case justifying the decision. The extent and detail of the business case will depend on the particular purchase, its complexity, and its potential dollar value, but in all cases the following must be addressed:

• The business scenario justifying the decision, and why it is appropriate.
• The extent and result of market research performed to ensure that a noncompetitive purchase is the most effective business practice.
• If applicable, whether the purchase/SCM team believes that future purchases of the goods or services should be made noncompetitively, and why.
• Any other issues that should be considered in the interest of sound and effective purchasing (e.g., subcontracting plans, upcoming changes in market conditions).

See sections 2-10, Determine Extent of Competition, and 2-41, Obtain Selected Reviews and Approvals, for more information regarding noncompetitive purchases and purchase plans, business cases, and required reviews and approvals.