Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 19.202-2 — 19.202-2 Locating Small Business Sources
48 C.F.R. § 19.202-2
The contracting officer shall, to the extent practicable, encourage maximum participation by small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns in acquisitions by taking the following actions:
(a) Before issuing solicitations, make every reasonable effort to find additional small business concerns (see 10.002(b)(2)). This effort should include contacting the agency small business specialist and SBA PCR (or, if a PCR is not assigned, see 19.402(a)).
(b) Publicize solicitations and contract awards through the Governmentwide point of entry (see subparts 5.2 and 5.3).
Authorizing Statute
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General authority41 U.S.C. § 1121
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Powers of the Administration in performance of functions51 U.S.C. § 20113
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Chapter 137 legacy provisions10 U.S.C. § 3016
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Administrative40 U.S.C. § 121