### Question
What is the definition of during the conduct of any Federal agency procurement of property or services?


### Answer
The definition of **during the conduct of any Federal agency procurement of property or services** is as follows in *41 U.S.C. § 423*:

> the period beginning on the earliest specific date, as determined under implementing regulations, on which an authorized official orders or requests an action described in clauses (i)–(viii) of paragraph (3)(A), and concluding with the award, modification, or extension of a contract, and includes the evaluation of bids or proposals, selection of sources, and conduct of negotiations

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY**

