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


### Answer
The term **competitive procedures** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 259* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

