sole-source

[ sohl-sawrs, -sohrs ]

adjective

1. designating a company contracted, without competition, to be the sole supplier of a product or service, as a firm having an exclusive contract for certain military technology.

Example Sentences

In a news release, Bonta reiterated the terms of the agreement, saying the agency “has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support the filing of charges based on the MTA’s awarding of a sole-source contract to POV, or on the campaign contributions received by Supervisor Kuehl from persons affiliated with POV. Further, DOJ has found insufficient evidence to file charges for interference with a search warrant. DOJ has therefore closed the investigation into this matter.”

From Los Angeles Times

This is known as a competitive sole-source contract.

From Science Daily

State law allows for some noncompetitive “sole-source” contracts, but says agencies must provide written justification for such deals and publicly post them at least 10 days before the contract’s proposed starting date.

From Seattle Times

Asked for documentation on the Logically contract’s sole-source justification, Derrick Nunnally, a spokesperson for Hobbs’ office, referred questions to South Puget Sound Community College, which handled the contract administration, he said, due to its larger staff.

From Seattle Times

The bribery case involving the businessman, Milton Choy, prompted some county officials to begin phasing out the use of sole-source contracts — which are awarded without competitive bidding when officials determine that only one vendor is able to supply a particular good or service — but the practice is still in use in the county.

From New York Times