Acquisitions for supplies and services exceeding $3,500, but not exceeding $150,000, are automatically reserved exclusively for small business concerns unless the contracting officer:

•    Determines that there is a large business with outstanding past performance and documents the contract file. 
•    Determines that they will be unable to obtain two or more offers from small businesses that are competitive in terms of market price, quality, and delivery. 
•    Determines that there is a large business with lower prices and documents the contract file. 
•    Determines that they will be unable to obtain full and open competition with small businesses in terms of market price, quality, and delivery. 

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