Small Business and Federal Procurement Competition Enhancement Act of 1984

The Small Business and Federal Procurement Competition Enhancement Act of 1984 was enacted on October 30, 1984 (Public Law 98-577). This law aimed to enhance competition in government procurement by amending the Small Business Act, the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. The law promoted full and open competition for contracts, encouraged small business participation, and prohibited contractors from limiting subcontractor sales directly to the United States. It also introduced provisions for commercial pricing for supplies, economic order quantities, and publication of proposed regulations. The law further emphasized the importance of procurement notices and transparency in government contracting processes.