Tried to replace a snapped barracks broom and spent longer writing the market research than sweeping — FAR Part 13 still wants reasonable competition, even for an $18 micro‑purchase… The “low price” vendor wanted $39.95 to ship to our warehouse, so the cost‑effective (and compliant) move was adding a GSA broom to next week’s consolidated order; anyone else had a $20 buy turn into a mini source selection?