19.000 Scope of part.
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(a) This part implements the acquisition-related sections of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631, et seq.), applicable sections of the Armed Services Procurement Act ( 10 U.S.C. 2302, et seq.), 41 U.S.C. 3104, and Executive Order 12138, May 18, 1979. It covers-
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(1) The determination that a concern is eligible for participation in the programs identified in this part;
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(2) The respective roles of executive agencies and the Small Business Administration (SBA) in implementing the programs;
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(3) Setting acquisitions aside for exclusive competitive participation by small business, 8(a) participants, HUBZone small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concerns and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the WOSB Program;
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(4) The certificate of competency program;
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(5) The subcontracting assistance program;
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(6) The “8(a)” business development program (hereafter referred to as 8(a) program), under which agencies contract with the SBA for goods or services to be furnished under a subcontract by a small disadvantaged business concern;
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(7) The use of a price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns;
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(8) The use of veteran-owned small business concerns; and
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(9) Sole source awards to HUBZone small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, and EDWOSB concerns and WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program.
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(b) This part, except for subpart 19.6, applies only in the United States or its outlying areas. subpart 19.6 applies worldwide.