; (B) in developing the specifications for the project, the public water system considers the use of all materials normally suitable for such a project that are commensurate with sound engineering practices and project requirements; and (C) with respect to each solicitation of an offer for procurement for the project, the offer— (i) incorporates a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured; and (ii) defines the performance or other salient requirements of the procurement. . 4. Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 Section 5028(a) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3907(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) Maximum open and free competition The Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, may not provide financial assistance to a project under this subtitle unless— (A) to the maximum extent practicable, each procurement transaction for the project is conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition; (B) in developing the specifications for the project, the eligible entity considers the use of all materials normally suitable for such a project that are commensurate with sound engineering practices and project requirements; and (C) with respect to each solicitation of an offer for procurement for the project, the offer— (i) incorporates a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured; and (ii) defines the performance or other salient requirements of the procurement. .