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


### Answer
The term **competitive procedures** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 152* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 152*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-DIVISION C DEFINITIONS**

