### Question
How is the "competitive procedures" defined?


### Answer
The term **competitive procedures** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 132* as follows -

> procedures under which an agency enters into a contract pursuant to full and open competition

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 132*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-DIVISION B DEFINITIONS**

