§ 519.803-70 - Contracting officer evaluation of recommendations for 8(a) set-aside(s).

If the Associate Administrator for Enterprise Development (E) or the SBTA recommends that a procurement be set aside for award under the 8(a) program and the contracting officer disagrees, the contracting officer shall discuss the matter with the official that made the recommendation before making a decision. If the contracting officer decides not to award the contract under the 8(a) program as recommended, the reasons for the decision must be documented for the record as required by FAR 19.202 and a copy of the documentation must be forwarded to E within 10 working days of the contracting officer's decision.