Government Procurement Law
Section 39. Prohibition on Splitting of Government Contracts. - In using any of the modes of procurement under Article IV of this Act, the Procuring Entity shall ensure that this does not result in splitting of government contracts, which involves dividing or breaking up of contracts into smaller quantities and amounts, or dividing contract implementation into artificial phases or subcontracts for the purpose of evading or circumventing the requirements of this Act and its IRR: Provided, That procurement per unit, by lot or package, is allowed subject to the available budget, required quantity, product availability, delivery sites, geographical location and market capacity.