Authorize civilian agencies to conduct small disadvantaged business setasides. The Small Business Act should be amended to give civilian agencies the same authority that DOD currently has for establishing its own setaside competitions. The legislative amendments should be structured to ensure the continued support of the 8(a) program by precluding agencies from reducing the number and dollar value of 8(a) contracts. Giving civilian agencies the same authority as DOD to seek small disadvantaged business participation has three benefits: (1) the federal manager has a wider range of choice on capability and cost, (2) agencies are in a better position to meet their 8(a) goals, and (3) small disadvantaged businesses potentially gain greater access to federal business.
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