# 519.870-1 Authority and applicability.

(a) In accordance with FAR 19.800(f), GSA obtained a delegation from SBA permitting direct 8(a) contracting as documented through GSA’s Partnership Agreement. The current Partnership Agreement is located on the GSA internal website at https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/category/529822. The Partnership Agreement includes the current terms and conditions.

(b) This authority applies to all 8(a)acquisitions conducted byGSA. It does not apply to the multiple award schedule program.