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At FAR 19.1202-2(a), it states that agencies must evaluate "the extent of participation of SDB concerns in performance of the contract" in competitive, negotiated acquisitions that are expected to exceed $650,000. But then it lists several "exceptions" in subparagraph (B ) that include "Small business set-asides." QUESTION: What about partial small business set-asides? The FAR does not specify whether agencies must evaluate for this in partial small business set-asides. My gut instinct is, if it is partial, then only the portion that is "unrestricted" and open to large business must be evaluated for "the extent of participation of SDB concerns . . ." However, others disagree with me. They say, if it is partial, then the agency is NOT supposed to evaluate for this for ANY vendor, even the large businesses. Thoughts? Here is an excerpt of FAR 19.1202-2 set forth: FAR 19.1202-2 Applicability. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (B ) of this subsection, the extent of participation of SDB concerns in performance of the contract in the authorized NAICS Industry Subsector shall be evaluated in competitive, negotiated acquisitions expected to exceed $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction). (B ) The extent of participation of SDB concerns in performance of the contract in the authorized NAICS Industry Subsector (see paragraph (a) of this subsection) shall not be evaluated in- (1) Small business set-asides . . .