48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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35 sections with “size status”
- FAR 19.813 Protesting an 8(a) participant's eligibility or size status.…istrative forum as part of a bid or other contract protest (see 13 CFR 124.517). (b) The size status of an 8(a) participant nominated for an 8(a) sole source contract may not be protested by another 8(a) participant or any other party. (c…
- FAR 19.102 Small business size standards and North American Industry Classification System codes.(a) Locating size standards and North American Industry Classification System codes. (1) SBA establishes small business size standards on an industry-by-industry basis. Small business size standards and corresponding North American Industry…
- FAR 19.301-2 Rerepresentation by a contractor that represented its status as a small business concern.… concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) before contract award is required to rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status in accordance with the clause at 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation— (1) For the NAICS code(s…
- FAR 19.306 Protesting a firm's status as a HUBZone small business concern.… H “Protests” at 13 CFR 126.800 through 126.805. (c) Protests relating to small business size status are subject to the procedures of 19.302. An interested party seeking to protest both the small business size and HUBZone status of an appa…
- FAR 19.814 Requesting a formal size determination (8(a) sole source requirements).(a) If the size status of an 8(a) participant nominated for award of an 8(a) sole source contract is called into question, a request for a formal size determination may be submitted to SBA pursuant to 13 CFR 121.1001(b)(2)(ii) by— (1) The …
- FAR 19.307 Protesting a firm's status as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.…are found in 13 CFR 128.500 and 13 CFR part 134. (c) Protests relating to small business size status are subject to the procedures of 19.302. An interested party seeking to protest both the small business size and service-disabled veteran-…
- FAR 19.308 Protesting a firm's status as an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concern or women-owned small business concern eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program.… F “Protests” at 13 CFR 127.600 through 127.605. (c) Protests relating to small business size status are subject to the procedures of 19.302. An interested party seeking to protest both the small business size and WOSB or EDWOSB status of …
- FAR 19.302 Protesting a small business representation or rerepresentation.(a)(1) The SBA regulations on small business size and size protests are found at 13 CFR part 121. (2) An offeror, the contracting officer, SBA, or another interested party may protest the small business representation of an offeror in a sp…
- FAR 19.703 Eligibility requirements for participating in the program.…01 and 19.001). For subcontracting purposes, a concern is small if it does not exceed the size standard for the NAICS code that the prime contractor determines best describes the product or service being acquired by the subcontract. (2)(i)…
- FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations.…peration, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision. (2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indire…
- FAR 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.…peration, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause. (2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectl…
- FAR 4.604 Responsibilities.…n the contracting officer receives written notification that a contractor has changed its size status in accordance with the clause at 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation, the contracting officer shall update the si…
- FAR 19.301-1 Representation by the offeror.… offeror is required to represent in good faith— (i)(A) That it meets the small business size standard corresponding to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation; or (B) For a multiple-a…
- FAR 19.305 Reviews of SDB status.…ew of a subcontractor's SDB status differs from a formal protest. Protests of a concern's size as a prime contractor are processed under 19.302. Protests of a concern's size as a subcontractor are processed under 19.703(b).
- FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.…minant in its field of operation and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121, including the size standard that corresponds to the NAICS code assigned to the contract or subcontract. Small disa…
- FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.…stion the representations, it may accept a subcontractor's written representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small bu…
- FAR 16.505 Ordering.(a) General. (1) In general, the contracting officer does not synopsize orders under indefinite-delivery contracts; except see 16.505(a)(4) and (11), and 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D). (2) Individual orders shall clearly describe all services to be …
- FAR 19.202-5 Data collection and reporting requirements.…ess concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of the contract to rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status (i.e., 8(a), small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB…
- FAR 19.301-3 Rerepresentation by a contractor that represented itself as other than a small business concern.…lf as other than small before contract award may, but is not required to, rerepresent its size status when— (a) The conditions in 19.301-2(b) apply; and (b) The contractor qualifies as a small business concern under the applicable size st…
- FAR 19.803 Selecting acquisitions for the 8(a) program.…ice; and (B) A statement that the participant is eligible in terms of its small business size status relative to the assigned NAICS code, business support levels, and business activity targets; or (ii) If competitive, a statement that at …
- DFARS 252.229-7004 Status of contractors as a direct contractor (Spain).…supplies imported on a duty-free basis. (f) The amount of the bank letter of guaranty or size of the fund required under paragraph (d) or (e) of this clause normally shall be 5 percent of the contract value. However, if the Contractor demo…
- FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.…s area. (vi) Identification of proposed subcontractors, if known, and their location and size status (also see Subpart 19.7 for subcontracting plan requirements). (vii) Any recommendations to defer make-or-buy decisions when categorizatio…
- FAR 15.503 Notifications to unsuccessful offerors.…'s proposal; and (C) That no response is required unless a basis exists to challenge the size status or small business status of the apparently successful offeror (e.g., small business concern, small disadvantaged business concern, HUBZone…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation. (2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls…
- FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.…ed (see subpart 9.2). (3) Manufacturer, including part number, drawing number, etc. (4) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description. (5) Predominant material of manufacture. (6) Quantity, including any options for add…
- FAR 27.304-1 General.…small business concern or nonprofit organization. If an agency has reason to question the size or nonprofit status of the prospective contractor, the agency may require the prospective contractor to furnish evidence of its nonprofit status …
- FAR 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program.… 13 CFR 127.506(c); and (2) Each party to the joint venture qualifies as small under the size standard for the solicitation, or the protégé is small under the size standard for the solicitation in a joint venture comprised of a mentor and …
- FAR 8.405-5 Small business.…iness schedule contractor, an ordering agency may only take credit if the awardee meets a size standard that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System code assigned to the order in accordance with 19.102(b)(3). Orderi…
- FAR 19.001 Definitions.…ess concern, without regard to socioeconomic status); and (2) Is considered small for the size standard under the NAICS code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.
- FAR 19.1505 Set-aside procedures.… or WOSB set-aside when the offeror— (1) Qualifies as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract; and (2)(i) For an EDWOSB set-aside, is certified pursuant to 13 CFR 127.300 a…
- FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for personal services.…e not limited to, conformity with compensation practices of other firms— (i) Of the same size; (ii) In the same industry; (iii) In the same geographic area; and (iv) Engaged in similar non-Government work under comparable circumstances.…
- FAR 42.1503 Procedures.…tract or order performance data. The evaluations should be tailored to the contract type, size, content, and complexity of the contractual requirements. (2) Evaluation factors for each assessment shall include, at a minimum, the following:…
- FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.…oncern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and (2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract. (c) Applicabilit…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.…a compliance plan during the performance of the contract that is appropriate— (i) To the size and complexity of the contract; and (ii) To the nature and scope of the activities to be performed for the Government, including the number of n…
- FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.…icient to enable physical and functional interchangeability, and data identifying source, size, configuration, mating and attachment characteristics, functional characteristics, and performance requirements. For computer software it means d…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.