# 48 C.F.R. § 813.106-70 (2026): Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation—the Veterans First Contracting Program

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 813.106-70 (2026)
- **Heading:** Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation—the Veterans First Contracting Program
- **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 8: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 813: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES / Subpart 813.1: Subpart 813.1—Procedures / § 813.106-70: Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation—the Veterans First Contracting Program.

## Text

(a) When using competitive procedures under this part, the contracting officer shall use the Veterans First Contracting Program in subpart 819.70 and the guidance set forth in 813.003-70.
(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C 8127(b), contracting officers may use other than competitive procedures to enter into a contract with a verified SDVOSB or VOSB for procurements below the simplified acquisition threshold, as authorized by FAR 6.302-5 and 806.302-570(a) and (b).
(c) For procurements above the simplified acquisition threshold, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), contracting officers may also award a contract under this part to a firm verified under the Veterans First Contracting Program at subpart 819.70, using procedures other than competitive procedures, as authorized by FAR 6.302-5 and 806.302-570(a) and (c), and in accordance with 819.7008 and 819.7009.
[87 FR 63005, Oct. 18, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 813.102 (2026) Source list.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P813_S813_102.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 813.106-70 (2026) Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation—the Veterans First Contracting Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P813_S813_106_70.md)

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