813.106-70 Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation—the Veterans First Contracting Program.

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Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 8—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > SUBCHAPTER C—CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES > PART 813—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES > Subpart 813.1—Procedures

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(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]

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