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DFARS 219.808-1 Sole source.

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In plain English

This section sets special rules for sole-source 8(a) contracts processed under the Partnership Agreement (PA). It says that for a DoD sole-source 8(a) contract over $100 million, the SBA may not accept it for negotiation unless DoD has completed a justification under FAR 6.303 and 206.303-1(b). It also directs you to follow PGI 219.808-1 for procedures.

Applies to: DoD sole-source 8(a) contracts processed under the PA

What it requires

  • Follow the procedures at PGI 219.808-1 for sole-source requirements processed under the PA.
  • For a DoD sole-source 8(a) contract exceeding $100 million, complete a justification in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 206.303-1(b) before SBA may accept it for negotiation.

Key terms: sole-source · PA · PGI 219.808-1 · SBA · 8(a) contract

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The text

For sole-source requirements processed under the PA, follow the procedures at PGI 219.808-1.

(a) In lieu of the threshold at FAR 19.808-1(a), the SBA may not accept for negotiation a DoD sole-source 8(a) contract exceeding $100 million unless DoD has completed a justification in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 206.303-1(b).

Sections it refers to

← 219.808 Contract negotiation. · 219.811 Preparing the contracts. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 219

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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