[Elderberry]

“So he intends to Sole Source to Boeing, vs an open contract competition?” So? The Super Hornet is a Boeing product. If the gov wanted to buy iPhones, do they need to open contract away from Apple??

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 is United States legislation governing the hiring of contractors. It requires U.S. federal government agencies to arrange “full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures” in their procurement activities unless otherwise authorized by law.

https://interact.gsa.gov/blog/competition-contracting-act-cica

[CodeToad]

” unless otherwise authorized by law. “

Read that part and get back to us. There is plenty of wiggle room in that. Used it many times in my career.