FAR 6.501

Requirement.

As required by 41 U.S.C. 1705 , the head of each executive agency shall designate an advocate for competition for the agency and for each procuring activity of the agency. The advocates for competition shall- (a) Be in positions other than that of the agency senior procurement executive; (b) Not be assigned any duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with 6.502 ; and (c) Be provided with staff or assistance ( e.g., specialists in engineering, technical operations, contract administration, financial management, supply management, and utilization of small business concerns), as may be necessary to carry out the advocate’s duties and responsibilities.

Source: acquisition.gov — FAR

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