Overview
This section authorizes contracting officers to award sole source contracts to eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the SDVOSB Program.
Key Rules
- Sole Source Authority: Contracts may be awarded without full and open competition specifically to SDVOSB concerns.
- Eligibility Requirement: The business must be a certified SDVOSB concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program.
- Cross-Reference: The implementation and specific limitations (such as dollar thresholds and determination of fair market price) are governed by FAR 19.1406.
Practical Implications
- This provides a streamlined procurement pathway for agencies to meet their SDVOSB participation goals quickly, particularly in emergency acquisition scenarios.
- Contracting officers can reduce procurement lead times by negotiating directly with a single qualified SDVOSB rather than conducting a full competitive solicitation.