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urn: urn:us-la:rs:39:1597
citation: "R.S. 39:1597"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 39 › Subtitle III › Chapter 17 › Part III › Subpart A"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1979, number: 715, section: 1, effective_date: 1980-07-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2014, number: 864, section: 2, effective_date: 2015-01-01, role: amendment }
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# Sole source procurements

A contract may be awarded for a required supply, service, or major repair without competition when, under regulations, the chief procurement officer or his designee above the level of procurement officer determines in writing that there is only one source for the required supply, service, or major repair item.