Section 26Sec./Art. 26

Modes of Procurement. - The Procuring Entity shall adopt any of the following modes of procurement consistent with the fit-for-purpose procurement approach:

(a) Competitive Bidding;

(b) Limited Source Bidding;

(c) Competitive Dialogue;

(d) Unsolicited Offer with Bid Matching;

(e) Direct Contracting;

(f) Direct Acquisition;

(g) Repeat Order;

(h) Small Value Procurement;

(i) Negotiated Procurement;

(j) Direct Sales; and

(k) Direct Procurement for Science, Technology and Innovation.

The specific terms and conditions for the application of each mode of procurement shall be specified in the IRR:

Provided, That the GPPB is authorized to approve changes in the procurement process to adapt to improvements in modern and emerging technologies: Provided, further, That such modification are consistent with the provisions of Section 3 of this Act.