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         <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">226.7103</ph> Procedure.</title>
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         <p class="- topic/p ">In considering acquisitions for award through the section 8(a) program (Subpart 219.8 and FAR Subpart 19.8) or in making set-aside decisions under Subpart 219.5 and FAR Subpart 19.5 for acquisitions in support of a base closure or realignment, the contracting officer shall—</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(a)  Determine whether there is a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from responsible business concerns located in the vicinity of the military installation that is being closed or realigned.</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(b)  If offers can not be expected from business concerns in the vicinity, proceed with section 8(a) or set-aside consideration as otherwise indicated in Part 219 and FAR Part 19.</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(c)  If offers can be expected from business concerns in the vicinity—</p>
         <p outputclass="List2" class="- topic/p ">(1)  Consider section 8(a) only if at least one eligible 8(a) contractor is located in the vicinity.</p>
         <p outputclass="List2" class="- topic/p ">(2)  Set aside the acquisition for small business only if at least one of the expected offers is from a small business located in the vicinity.</p>
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