(e) Subsequent to the Contracting Officer's recommendation on Form HHS 653, HHS Small Business Review Form, the SBS shall review each proposed acquisition strategy and either concur or not concur with the Contracting Officer's recommendation. The PCR shall also review the acquisition strategy and either concur or not concur with the Contracting Officer's recommendation. If the Contracting Officer disapproves the SBS's or the PCR's set-aside recommendation, the Contracting Officer shall document the reasons on Form HHS 653 and place the form in the contract file. The Contracting Officer shall make the final determination as to whether the proposed acquisition will be set-aside or not.
