# 48 C.F.R. § 6.204 (2026): Section 8(a) competition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P6_S6_204

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 6.204 (2026)
- **Heading:** Section 8(a) competition
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 6 / Subpart 6.2 / § 6.204: Section 8(a) competition.

## Text

(a) To fulfill statutory requirements relating to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended by Public Law 100-656, contracting officers may limit competition to eligible 8(a) participants (see subpart 19.8). (b) No separate justification or determination and findings is required under this part to limit competition to eligible 8(a) participants. (But see 6.302-5 and 6.303-1 for sole source 8(a) awards over $30 million.) [82 FR 4724, Jan. 13, 2017, as amended at 85 FR 62487, Oct. 2, 2020; 90 FR 41876, Aug. 27, 2025]

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