# 13 C.F.R. § 128.405 (2026): When may a contracting officer award a sole source contract to a VOSBs or SDVOSB?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P128_S128_405

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 C.F.R. § 128.405 (2026)
- **Heading:** When may a contracting officer award a sole source contract to a VOSBs or SDVOSB?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 13 CFR: Business Credit and Assistance / Chapter I: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / Part 128: VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM / Subpart D: Federal Contract Assistance / § 128.405: § 128.405   When may a contracting officer award a sole source contract to a VOSBs or SDVOSB?

## Text

For VA procurements, a contracting officer may award a sole source contract to a VOSB or SDVOSB as set forth in the VAAR. A contracting officer may award a sole source contract to an SDVOSB for non-VA procurements only when the contracting officer determines that:
(a) None of the provisions of § 128.403 or § 128.404 apply;
(b) The anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed:
(1) $7,000,000 for a contract assigned a manufacturing NAICS code; or
(2) $4,000,000 for all other contracts;
(c) A SDVOSB is a responsible contractor able to perform the contract; and
(d) Contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

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