Overview
FAR 26.302 establishes the federal government's formal commitment to increasing the involvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) in the federal marketplace.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Promotion: The government is explicitly required to promote the participation of HBCUs and MIs in federal procurement activities.
- Broad Application: This policy serves as the guiding principle for all executive agencies when contracting with higher education entities.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers and small business specialists use this policy as a basis for conducting targeted outreach and market research to identify capable HBCUs and MIs.
- This section provides the regulatory foundation for agency-specific goals and programs designed to integrate these institutions into research, development, and service contracts.