19.1305  HUBZone set-aside procedures.

5.  Amend section 19.1305 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:

19.1305  HUBZone set-aside procedures.

(a)  The contracting officer--

(1)  Shall comply with 19.203 before deciding to set aside an acquisition under the HUBZone Program;

(2)  May set aside acquisitions exceeding the micro-purchase threshold for competition restricted to HUBZone small business concerns when the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section can be satisfied; and

(3)  Shall consider HUBZone set-asides before considering HUBZone sole source awards (see 19.1306) or small business set-asides (see subpart 19.5).

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