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title: Public Interest
description: "Full and open competition need not be provided for when the agency head determines that it is not the best solution for the public in the particular acquisition concerned. Regulatory reference: [FAR subpart 6.302-7](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/6.302) [ctabanner id='1640100413']"
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/general-maintenance/public-interest/"
updated: "2022-04-03"
category: After Award / General Maintenance
tags:
  - sam
---

# Public Interest

Full and open competition need not be provided for when the agency head determines that it is not the best solution for the public in the particular acquisition concerned.

Regulatory reference: [FAR subpart 6.302-7](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/6.302)

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