### Question
What does full and open competition mean?


### Answer
**Full and open competition** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 657a*:

> given that term in section 107 of title 41.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

