Reports

Implement procedures to ensure contracting officers use effective proposal
analysis techniques to determine prices are fair and reasonable in accordance
with FAR 15.404

Implement procedures to require contracting officers to assess compliance with
size requirements when small businesses propose using subcontractors to
perform significant work requirements.

Request a formal size determination in accordance with FAR 19.302 to evaluate
whether the loan processing contractor exceeded the size standard and remedy
any violation in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 645(d).

Implement procedures to assess prospective firms’ ability to comply with
subcontracting limitations prior to contract award.

Implement procedures to monitor post-award compliance with subcontracting
limitations.

Before exercising options or awarding additional task orders against the contract,
assess alternative contracting actions, such as pursuing another contract using
competitive procedures to ensure fair and reasonable prices. SBA should then
document the determination in the award file.