48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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5 sections with “Minority Institutions”

  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …ive Claims Settlement Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.) and which is considered a minority and economically disadvantaged concern under the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1626(e)(1). This definition also includes ANC direct and indirect subs…
  • FAR 26.300 Scope of subpart.
    … which promotes participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) in Federal procurement. (b) This subpart does not pertain to contracts performed entirely outside the United States and i…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …Requirements for Single Audits; an internal institutional risk assessment; or State law. Minority Institution means an institution of higher education meeting the requirements of Section 365(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C…
  • FAR 26.304 Solicitation provision.
    Insert the provision at 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation, in solicitations exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally a…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …plies to all solicitations. (xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquire…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.