# 9.701 Definition.

“Pool,” as used in this subpart, means a group of concerns (see 19.001 ) that have-

(1) Associated together in order to obtain and perform, jointly or in conjunction with each other, defense production or research and development contracts;

(2) Entered into an agreement governing their organization, relationship, and procedures; and

(3) Obtained approval of the agreement by either-

(i) The Small Business Administration (SBA) under section9 or 11 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.638 or 640) (see 13 CFR125); or

(ii) A designated official under PartV of Executive Order10480, August14,1953 (18 FR4939, August20,1953) and section708 of the Defense Production Act of1950 (50 U.S.C. App.2158).

    [48 FR 42142, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 2649, Jan. 17, 1986; 66 FR 2128, Jan. 10, 2001]