An emergency is a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding action, including, without limitation, the actual or potential for an interruption or substantial degradation of a service, program, lease, or other responsibility of the Commission, as well as any threat to the life and safety of a person in or around any of the Commission's property.
In the event the Commission determines that an emergency exists, the procedures applicable to either sole source or small purchases may be employed, regardless of the contract amount.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-2806