The consideration of using SeaPort to satisfy the requirements for the functional areas shown in Annex 22 is mandatory with the following exceptions:

1) Actions approved pursuant to authorities at FAR 6.302-1 through -7.

2) Actions with values below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

3) Actions set aside for 8(a) participants.

4) Actions for Commercial Items under Part 12.

5) Actions using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Part 13.

(a)(1) Personal Medical services contracts are included as an exemption from performance-based acquisition methods.