The final list of vendors to be invited should reflect equitable geographical distribution to the extent possible, and include at least the minimum number of vendors unless that number is impossible or impractical to achieve.

If the minimum number of potential vendors cannot be met and the cause can be justified, the Procurement Officer/Assistant may, upon the written approval of the applicable Chief of Section, UN/PD, or the CPO limit the number of vendors to be invited. The Procurement Officer/Assistant shall document the reason for including a lower number in a written note to the procurement case file.

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