(a) For acquisitions over the micropurchase threshold but not over the SAT, use the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 to issue purchase orders or contracts to 8(a) participants.
(b) You are not required to send offering letters to, nor obtain acceptance letters from, SBA.
(c) Use CCR “Dynamic Small Business Search” to establish that the selected 8(a) firm is a current program participant.
(d) Establish the price with the selected 8(a) firm and prepare and issue a purchase order or contract in accordance with FAR Part 13.
(e) Forward to the SBA District Office serving the 8(a) firm a copy of the purchase order or contract within 5 days after the order is issued.
