(a) Procurement policy
It is the policy of the United States to foster and support procurement of goods and services from private, commercial companies.
(b) ImplementationIn order to achieve the policy set forth in subsection (a), the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS–PO) shall—
(1)
utilize full and open competition, to the maximum extent practicable, in the procurement of telecommunications services, including satellite space segment, for the Department of State and each other Federal entity represented at United States diplomatic missions and consular posts overseas;