(a) Solicitations for other than full and open competition may be released prior to justification approval, except as set forth in FAR 6.305(c) and 5306.304 Approval of the Justification(a)(4) for actions exceeding $100M.

(d) A justification approved on a class basis authorizes the award of two or more contract actions using other than full and open competition. A class justification may encompass identified contract actions for the same or integrally related supplies or services or other contract actions that require essentially identical justification. A justification made on a class basis—

(1) May cover one or more contractors;

(2) May cover contracts for requirements to be awarded in successive fiscal years, provided that the requirements and quantities are included in the justification, and the costs have been specifically identified;

(3) Shall address every contract included (e.g., specific quantity and dollar amounts for each contract; detailed documentation of the circumstances supporting the use of other than full and open competitive procedures for each contracting action) (See FAR 6.303-1(d)); and

(4) Shall include only those supply or service components that are and will remain sole source or limited source for the period covered by the justification.