Those placing orders against CONNECTIONS must follow Fair Opportunity procedures as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 16.505(b). In CONNECTIONS, Fair Opportunity is applied to the subset of contractors in each of the three award categories (Equipment, Support Services and Solutions). A full guide on Fair Opportunity for CONNECTIONS can be found attached to this page below. Additionally, E-mail Distribution Lists are available to help ordering officials distribute delivery/task order requests to the appropriate CONNECTIONS contractors. Ensuring that each contractor under each respective category has an equal opportunity to compete for business is one of the most important steps in the Fair Opportunity process.