Overview
FAR Subpart 19.10 is currently designated as [Reserved]. This indicates that while the section number exists within the FAR structure to maintain consistency, it currently contains no active regulatory language or requirements.
Key Rules
- Regulatory Inactivity: There are no active rules or provisions currently housed in Subpart 19.10.
- Historical Context: This subpart previously contained the "Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program." This program was repealed by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240), leading to the removal of the text from the FAR.
- Placeholder Status: The "Reserved" designation is a standard administrative practice used to preserve the numerical order of the FAR when a subpart is deleted or set aside for future regulations.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Currently have no regulatory obligations or compliance checklists associated with this subpart.
- Small Business Specialists: Do not need to perform any specific reviews or reporting under this subpart.
- Contractors/Offerors: Are not required to provide any certifications or follow any procedures related to Subpart 19.10 during the solicitation or proposal process.
Practical Implications
- Template Verification: If a legacy agency contract template or an older solicitation references "FAR 19.10," it is outdated. Contracting personnel should remove these references to avoid confusion with defunct programs like the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.
- Research Efficiency: Acquisition professionals and vendors should move directly from FAR 19.9 to FAR 19.11 (where applicable) or other active subparts, as there is no actionable content in 19.10 to influence a procurement strategy.
- Future Use: The FAR Council may reactivate this subpart in the future to introduce new small business initiatives without renumbering the entire Part 19.