CFR /  Title 13  /  Part 125  /  Sec. 125.20 When may a contracting officer award sole source contracts

A contracting officer may award a sole source contract to an SDVO SBC only when the contracting officer determines that:

(a) None of the provisions of Secs. 125.18 or 125.19 apply;

(b) The anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed:

(1) $5,500,000 for a requirement within the NAICS codes for manufacturing, or

(2) $3,000,000 for a requirement within all other NAICS codes;

(c) A SDVO SBC is a responsible contractor able to perform the contract; and

(d) Contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. [69 FR 25268, May 5, 2004, as amended at 74 FR 46887, Sept. 14, 2009]