Acquisition Process: Task and Delivery Order Contracts, Bundling, Consolidation

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending its regulations governing small business contracting procedures. Specifically, this rule amends SBA’s regulations to establish policies and procedures for setting aside, partially setting aside and reserving Multiple Award Contracts for small business concerns. SBA is also establishing policies and procedures for setting aside task and delivery orders for small business concerns under Multiple Award Contracts. In addition, SBA is addressing how it will determine size under certain Agreements and when recertification of status will be required. Finally, SBA is establishing a new definition of consolidation and reorganizing its prime contracting assistance regulations.