Competitive bidding
Competitive bidding means a procurement process under which FNS or the State agency selects a single source (such as a single infant formula manufacturer offering the lowest price), as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the Program.
Source
7 CFR § 246.2
Scoping language
For the purpose of this part and all contracts, guidelines, instructions, forms and other documents related hereto, the term: