Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.236.272 Prequalification of sources

(1) Results in a list of sources determined to be qualified to perform a specific construction contract;  and

(2) Limits offerors to those with proven competence to perform in the required manner.

(1) Authorize the use of prequalification by determining, in writing, that a construction project is of an urgency or complexity that requires prequalification;  and

(2) Approve the prequalification procedures.

(1) Request a preliminary recommendation from the appropriate Small Business Administration regional office, if the qualifying authority believes a small business is not responsible;

(2) Permit the small business to submit a bid or proposal if the preliminary recommendation is that the small business is responsible;  and

(3) Follow the procedures in FAR 19.6, if the small business is in line for award and is found nonresponsible.