(a) Awards under the MOU are subject to 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(21). These contracts and orders contain the clause at 552.219-74, Section 8(a) Direct Award, that requires the 8(a) contractor to notify the SBA and the Contracting Officer when ownership of the firm is being transferred.
(b) For any contract or purchase order awarded pursuant to this MOU, you must coordinate contract termination and novation proceedings with SBA prior to initiating action.
