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AFFARS PGI 5319
Small Business Programs

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PGI 5319.201

AF

General Policy

PGI 5319.201-90

SMC

General Policy

PGI 5319.303

AF

Determining North American Industry Classification System Codes and Size Standards

PGI 5319.505

AFMC

Rejecting Small Business Administration Recommendations

PGI 5319.602-3

AFMC

Resolving Differences Between the Agency and the Small Business Administration

PGI 5319.705-2

AF

Determining the Need for a Subcontracting Plan

AF PGI 5319
Small Business Programs

5319.201 General Policy

(c)(10)(B)(90) The Small Business Professional’s (SBP) review of acquisitions includes task and delivery orders.

(91) Use of blanket DD Form 2579s may be used when the SBP and contracting officer determine it is not necessary to review individual orders under an established contract or with Government sources. The DD Form 2579 should be marked “Blanket” and specify any terms and restrictions for use of the blanket. A copy of the blanket DD Form 2579 is filed in each applicable order file.

(92) SBP review is not required for funding actions or the exercise of options (if the options were previously coordinated with the SBP).

AF PGI 5319.303 Determining North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes and Size Standards

The table below may be used to help select a NAICS code as part of the determination of small business status for small business programs.

NAICS Selection Checklist

1

Identify the Key Requirements

- Estimated workload allocations

- Principle purpose in the PWS/SOW

FAR Part 19

2

Initial NAICS Selection

- Review previous Government procurement actions

-- Has anything changed?

-- Do not choose previous code w/o verifying applicability

- Look at FAR 19.202 for guidance

- Search code at Census

NAICS Website

FAR Part 19

3

Select Size Standards and Exceptions

- Examine chart and definitions

- Read Footnotes for guidance

Part 121 - SB Size Regulations

4

Engage with Local SB Office

- Guidance

- NAICS Appeals

- Other considerations

Air Force SB Directories

5

Communicate NAICS to Industry

- Early interaction w/ industry through market research

- MaxPrac = Picture of SBs in Industry

- Top 25 NAICS codes

Market Research Checklist  

6

Is Selected NAICS Available for WOSB or EDWOSB Set-Aside?

- If yes and expect 2 or more – you may set it aside

WOSB Program

7

Identify PSCs for Key Functions of Acquisition.

- Assigned to each CLIN

- Select PSC for acquisition

- Align with NAICS scope

PSC Manual

PSC Tool

8

Document NAICS Determination

- Identify NAICS in acquisition slides

- Consider Memo if

-- NAICS changed

-- New Market

-- High visibility

9

Clearly Confirm the NAICS to Industry

- Transparency is key

Best practice – Confirm NAICS to industry after ASP if there is a break before RFP release. Allows contractors to better plan for small business opportunities (Sub or Prime)

10

Ensure Acquisition Structure Supports the Selected NAICS Considering the following:

- Performance Work Statement

- Labor Categories

- Contract Clauses

- Evaluation Criteria

- Deliverables

- Performance Measurements

Supply Vs. Services Tool

AF PGI 5319.705-2 Determining the Need for a Subcontracting Plan

(c) The small business specialist reviews and coordinates in writing on any determination made by the contracting officer that no subcontracting possibilities exist.

AFMC PGI 5319
Small Business Programs

AFMC PGI 5319.505 Rejecting Small Business Administration Recommendations

(d) Notify the local Small Business Office when the SBA procurement center representative appeals to the agency head (SAF/AQ) the contracting officer’s rejection of an SBA recommendation of a Small Business Set-Aside and keep the Small Business Office informed as the appeal process proceeds. If a Small Business Appeal is filed with the agency head, the contracting officer’s appeal file should be coordinated through the local small business office, legal office, and Clearance and Program Support office, then submitted by the SCO to SAF/SB. Provide a copy to AFMC/SB.

AFMC PGI 5319.602-3 Resolving Differences Between the Agency and the Small Business Administration

(a)(3)(A) If the contracting officer believes the agency should appeal a Certificate of Competency, the contracting officer coordinates with the local Small Business office and forward the appeal file through the SCO to SAF/SB with a courtesy copy to the MAJCOM small business office.

SMC PGI 5319
Small Business Programs

SMC PGI 5319.201-90 General Policy

(a) The DD Form 2579 is completed by a contracting official, signed by the contracting officer, and submitted to the SMC Small Business Office for coordination.  Submit the DD Form 2579 to the SMC/SB SMALLBUS workflow. The following documents, as applicable, should accompany the DD Form 2579:

(1)  Approved J&A/LSJ

(2)  PR, SOW/SOO, and/or Component Breakout Review

(3)  Approved (Signed) Acquisition Strategy document (to include the SASS)

(4)  Work Breakdown Structure or related documents

(5)  List of potential sources

(6)  Market research report

(b) SMC/SB requires five (5) workdays to review and provide comments on the DD Form 2579 coordination package.  Upon receipt of an appropriately completed package, SMC will forward the documentation to the Small Business Administration/Procurement Center Representative (SBA/PCR), who will review the form within 10 working days. A copy of the completely coordinated and signed copy of the document should be filed in the official contract file.

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