Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
Chapter 2 - Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense |
SubChapter D - Socioeconomic Programs |
Part 219 - Small Business Programs |
Subpart 219.8 - Contracting With the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program) |
§ 219.811-1 - Sole source.
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(a) Awards under the PA cited in 219.800 may be made directly to the 8(a) contractor and, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection and in 219.811-3, award documents shall be prepared in accordance with procedures established for non-8(a) contracts, using any otherwise authorized award forms. The “Issued by” block shall identify the awarding DoD contracting office. The contractor's name and address shall be that of the 8(a) participant.
(b) Use the following alternative procedures for direct awards made under the PA cited in 219.800:
(i) Cite 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) as the authority for use of other than full and open competition;
(ii) Include the clause at 252.219-7009, which allows for direct award to the 8(a) contractor, and identify the cognizant SBA district office for the 8(a) contractor;
(iii) No SBA contract number is required; and
(iv) Do not require an SBA signature on the award document.