DATE: March 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Acquisition Guide Chapter 19.2 Revision, Small Business Program
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) states that contracting officers may set aside solicitations to allow only small businesses to compete. Small business prime contractors are subject to limitations on subcontracting. This update adds guidance on the limitations.
Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov. For
NNSA questions concerning this policy flash, please contact NNSA at (505) 845-4337.