Overview
This section defines the universal scope of FAR Subpart 19.14, mandating that the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program procedures apply to every federal agency with procurement authority.
Key Rules
- Universal Applicability: The regulations are not limited to specific departments; they apply to all federal agencies.
- Triggering Criteria: The sole requirement for an agency to be subject to these procedures is the employment of one or more contracting officers.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers across the entire federal landscape must consider SDVOSB set-asides and sole-source awards as part of their acquisition strategies.
- Small businesses designated as SDVOSBs can expect consistent application of these procurement rules regardless of which federal agency they are targeting for contract opportunities.