The short selection process described in FAR 36.602-5(a) is authorized for use for contracts not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. [49 FR 7708, Mar. 1, 1984; 49 FR 10930, Mar. 23, 1984, as amended at 57 FR 59791, Dec. 15, 1992; 64 FR 46098, Aug. 23, 1999]