48 CFR 819.7007 : Federal Acquisition Regulations System (Section 1.000 To Parts 9906-9999) — Department Of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800 - 899) (Part 800 To Parts 874-899) — Socioeconomic Programs (Parts 819 - 825) (Section 819.201 To Part 826) — Small Business Programs (Section 819.201 To Section 819.7115) — Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned And Veteran-Owned Small Business Acquisition Program (Section 819.7001 To Section 819.7009) — Sole source awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

(a) A contracting officer may award contracts to SDVOSB concerns on a sole source basis provided:

(1) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;

(2) The requirement is synopsized in accordance with FAR part 5;

(3) The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and

(4) Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

(b) The contracting officer's determination whether to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. A determination that only one SDVOSB concern is available to meet the requirement is not required.

(c) When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure businesses are registered and verified as eligible in the VIP database prior to making an award.