Research Paper Assignment: Small Business Set-Asides
Length: 3 to 4 pages.
• Discuss the small business set-aside program and explain its intent.
o Provide a high-level overview of the various set-aside programs, to include coverage of the requirements and components of those programs.
o Who makes the determination of whether to set-aside an acquisition?
• What criteria must a business meet in order to be awarded a set-aside contract?
o Explain the "Rule of Two"
o Explain the "Non-manufacture Rule".
o What subcontracting limitations apply to contracts set-aside for small businesses when the contract amount > $150,000?
• Discuss the issue(s), outcome and implications of GAO Decision B-411540, B-411540.2 (Rice Services, Inc. (Aug 20, 2015)
• Describe the process for dissolving a set-aside. What circumstances would lead the contracting officer to take this action?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.