Chapter 24 - Requests for Proposals and Competitive Negotiations

24.3.5 Determination if the procurement should be set aside for DSBSD-certified small businesses.

All procurements under $100,000 shall be set-aside for award to small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans and may include micro businesses when the price quoted is fair and reasonable and does not exceed 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While is unlikely that an RFP would be developed for a procurement under $10,000, if that is the case, the RFP shall be set aside for micro businesses. (See Executive Order 35).