D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 50-5032
Procurement contracts may be awarded through noncompetitive negotiations when the Contracting Officer determines in writing that there is only one source for the required commodity, service, construction, or litigation experts.
If the Contracting Officer makes a determination pursuant to § 5032.1 that a sole source procurement is necessary to meet an essential requirement of OAG, the Contracting Officer shall document such determination in writing and may procure goods, services, or construction without regard to the procedures set forth elsewhere in this chapter; provided that the Contracting Officer shall comply with the provisions of § 5022 regarding posting notice of intent to award a sole source procurement and posting notice of contract award.
A written determination by the Contracting Officer supporting a sole source procurement pursuant to this Section shall include:
The Contracting Officer shall publicize OAG's intent to enter into a sole source contract in accordance with the provisions of § 5022.
If a grant or law requires a specific vendor to provide certain goods or services for a requirement, the Contracting Officer does not have to publicize the notice of intent to enter into a sole source contract.
A sole source contract shall not be justified on the basis of:
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 50-5032