Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Jul 29, 2026
§ 3565.257 - Procurement actions.

All construction procurement actions, whether by sealed bid or by negotiation, must be conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition.

source: 63 FR 39458, July 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 3565.257