16.505  Ordering.

4.  Amend section 16.505 by--

a.  Revising the introductory text of paragraph (b);

b.  Adding paragraph (b)(2)(i)(F);

c.  Revising the introductory text of paragraph (b)(2)(ii); and

d.  Revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D)(5).

The revised and added text reads as follows:

16.505  Ordering.

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(b)  Orders under multiple-award contracts--

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(2) * * *

(i) * * *

(F)  In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 (15 U.S.C. 644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.

(ii)  The justification for an exception to fair opportunity shall be in writing as specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(ii)(A) or (B) of this section. No justification is needed for the exception described in paragraph (b)(2)(i)(F) of this section.

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(D) * * *

(5)  The posting requirement of this section does not apply--

(i)  When disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information) or create other security risks; or

(ii)  To a small business set-aside under paragraph (b)(2)(i)(F).

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