Common use of DIRECTED ORDERS Clause in Contracts

DIRECTED ORDERS. 20.1. In accordance with Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act and FAR 19.8, Orders may be awarded on a directed, a/k/a sole source, basis up to the 8(a) competition threshold based on the contractor’s self-marketing efforts or past performance. The OCO shall make a determination of price reasonableness and have the authority to make award decisions for each order.