Competition in Contracting Act

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) is a U.S. law that promotes fair competition in government contracts. It requires federal agencies to seek competitive bids when awarding contracts, ensuring that multiple qualified companies can compete for government work. The goal is to obtain the best value for taxpayers, encourage innovation, and prevent favoritism or monopolies. However, there are exceptions where agencies can directly award contracts without competition, such as emergencies or unique expertise. Overall, CICA aims to make the government procurement process transparent, competitive, and cost-effective.