48 CFR § 19.809-1 - 19.809-1 Preaward survey.

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title: "48 CFR § 19.809-1 - 19.809-1   Preaward survey."
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section_name: "19.809-1   Preaward survey."
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# 19.809-1 19.809-1   Preaward survey.

The contracting officer should request a preaward survey of the 8(a) participant whenever considered useful. If the results of the preaward survey or other information available to the contracting officer raise substantial doubt as to the participant's ability to perform, the contracting officer shall refer the matter to SBA for Certificate of Competency consideration under subpart 19.6.

[85 FR 11765, Feb. 27, 2020]