“Pool,” as used in this subpart, means a group of concerns (see 19.001) that have -
(1) Associated together in order to obtain and perform, jointly or in conjunction with each other, defense production or research and development contracts;
(2) Entered into an agreement governing their organization, relationship, and procedures; and
(3) Obtained approval of the agreement by either -
(i) The Small Business Administration (SBA) under section 9 or 11 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.638 or 640) (see 13 CFR 125); or
(ii) A designated official under Part V of Executive Order 10480, August 14, 1953 (18 FR 4939, August 20, 1953 and section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2158).
