How does the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) apply to the JWOD Program?
The JWOD Program is a statutorily mandated source. JWOD procurements are considered “other than competitive” procurements under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA). Also, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) exempts JWOD procurements from the justification requirement, which normally applies to other than competitive procurements. Under FAR Part 6.302.5, full and open competition need not be obtained when a statute or express authority exists; the JWOD Program falls under this statute. Contracting activities should use 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(5) as the exception on award documents.
