### Question
What does negotiate mean?


### Answer
**Negotiate** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 2356*:

> make without a solicitation for sealed bids under chapter 137 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2356*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

