The corresponding FAR Part 19 and DFARS Part 219 have been overhauled under the RFO.
PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment.
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For requirements processed under the PA cited in DFARS 219.800—
(1) The agency may negotiate directly with the 8(a) contractor. The contracting officer is responsible for initiating negotiations;
(2) The 8(a) contractor is responsible for negotiating within the time established by the contracting officer;
(3) If the 8(a) contractor does not negotiate within the established time and the agency cannot allow additional time, the contracting officer may, after notifying the SBA, proceed with the acquisition from other sources;
(4) If requested by the 8(a) contractor, the SBA may participate in negotiations; and
(5) SBA approval of the contract is not required.
Change History
| Detected | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| detected 2026-04-17 | PGI_MODIFIED | PGI 219.808-1 updated: 6 lines added, 2 lines removed |
View diff--- previous +++ current @@ -1,2 +1,6 @@ -For sole-source requirements processed under the PA, follow the procedures at PGI 219.808-1. -(a) In lieu of the threshold at FAR 19.808-1(a), the SBA may not accept for negotiation a DoD sole-source 8(a) contract exceeding $100 million unless DoD has completed a justification in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 206.303-1(b).+For requirements processed under the PA cited in DFARS 219.800-- +(1) The agency may negotiate directly with the 8(a) contractor. The contracting officer is responsible for initiating negotiations; +(2) The 8(a) contractor is responsible for negotiating within the time established by the contracting officer; +(3) If the 8(a) contractor does not negotiate within the established time and the agency cannot allow additional time, the contracting officer may, after notifying the SBA, proceed with the acquisition from other sources; +(4) If requested by the 8(a) contractor, the SBA may participate in negotiations; and +(5) SBA approval of the contract is not required. |
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