FAR subpart 15.3 has no practical application to the FEHBP because prospective contractors (carriers) are considered for inclusion in the FEHBP in accordance with criteria provided in 5 U.S.C. chapter 89 and 5 CFR part 890 rather than on the basis of competition between prospective carriers.
[52 FR 16040, May 1, 1987. Redesignated and amended at 70 FR 31380, June 1, 2005]