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


### Answer
The term **competitive procedures** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 403* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 403*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY**

