§ 19.903 - Applicability.

(a) The Very Small Business Pilot Program applies to acquisitions, including construction acquisitions, with an estimated value exceeding $2,500 but not greater than $50,000, when—

(1) In the case of an acquisition for supplies, the contracting office is located within the geographical area served by a designated SBA district; or

(2) In the case of an acquisition for other than supplies, the contract will be performed within the geographical area served by a designated SBA district.

(b) The Very Small Business Pilot Program does not apply to—

(1) Acquisitions that will be awarded pursuant to the 8(a) Program;

(2) Any requirement that is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (see Subpart 19.10); or

(3) Acquisitions of $15,000 or less for acquisitions of supplies or services that, as determined by the head of the agency, are to be used to support a contingency operation or to facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack as described in 13.201(g)(1).