D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1703
The procurements that are exempt from competition cited in Section 413 of the Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 2-354.13) are not subject to the requirements of §§ 1700, 1701, and 1702.
The exemption for artistic services or works of art, cited in Section 413(1) of the Act, includes, but is not limited to: services provided by teaching artists; voiceover artists; models; songwriters; musical producers or arrangers; writers; directors; producers; production executives; choreographers; videographers; composers; conductors; stage managers; lighting, costume, scenic, or sound designers; or services for the conservation and preservation of works of art.
The exemption from competition when procuring legal services or negotiation services in connection with proceedings before administrative agencies or state or federal courts, including experts, attorneys, and mediators, cited in Section 413(3) of the Act, includes services in connection with present or anticipated proceedings, and services to provide advice or to prevent litigation.
The exemption from competition when procuring entertainers, cited in Section 413(6) of the Act, includes entertainers and speakers.
The exemption from competition when procuring job-related seminars and training for District employees, cited in Section 413(7) of the Act, applies to job-related seminars and training that are intended to enhance District employees' knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the duties of their position.
The exemption from competition when procuring maintenance and support of existing software and technology to the extent that the creator of the intellectual property is still protected and is the only source of the maintenance and support of the existing software and technology, cited in Section 413(8) of the Act, applies to renewal of existing software licenses purchased either directly from the creator or from an authorized dealer.
The exemption from competition when procuring personal property or services provided by another public entity, agency, or authority, cited in Section 413(10) of the Act, includes personal property and services provided by another governmental entity, public entity, agency, or authority, or an organization consisting of such entities, agencies, or authorities.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1703