[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR719.271-5]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

             CHAPTER 7--AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

PART 719_SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS--Table of Contents

 

                         Subpart 719.2_Policies

 

Sec. 719.271-5  Cognizant technical officers.



    Since the procurement process starts with the establishment of a 

requirement, the actions of the cognizant technical officers can affect 

the opportunity of small business to participate equitably; therefore, 

each cognizant technical officer shall, during the formulation of 

activities which will require contractual implementation:

    (a) Consult with SDB on the availability and capabilities of small 

business firms to permit making a tentative set-aside determination 

where appropriate; and

    (b) Provide sufficient procurement lead time in the activity 

implementation schedule to allow potential small business participation.



[49 FR 13243, Apr. 3, 1984, as amended at 61 FR 39092, July 26, 1996]