TITLE 13 - BUSINESS CREDIT AND ASSISTANCE

CHAPTER I - SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PART 125 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS

subpart c - CONTRACTING WITH SDVO SBCS

125.19 - When may a contracting officer set - aside a procurement for SDVO SBCs?

  (a) The contracting officer first must review a requirement to determine whether it is excluded from SDVO contracting pursuant to 125.18.

  (b) If the contracting officer determines that 125.18 does not apply, the contracting officer should consider setting aside the requirement for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVO SBC participation before considering setting aside the requirement as a small business set-aside.

  (c) If the CO decides to set-aside the requirement for competition restricted to SDVO SBCs, the CO must: (1) Have a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible SDVO SBCs will submit offers; and (2) Determine that award can be made at fair market price.