1、 www.crs.gov | 7-5700 February 23, 2015Small Business Contracting LawThere are multiple provisions of federal law intended to promote Congresss “declared policy” that a “fair proportion” of government contracts and subcontracts be awarded to small businesses. See 15 U.S.C. 631(a). Some of these prov
2、isions are of government-wide applicability, and are generally codified in the Small Business Act. Other provisions pertain only to specific agencies, and are generally not part of the Small Business Act. Rather, they are part of other statutes, such as the provisions of the Armed Services Procureme
3、nt Act codified in Title 10 of the United States Code (e.g., 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); or they are uncodified provisions of appropriations measures (e.g., 125 Stat. 1245). This “In Focus” briefly notes key provisions of small business contracting law, and provides citations to CRS reports discussing the
4、se provisions in more detail. What Is a Small Business? For purposes of federal procurement law, a “small business” is one that is “independently owned and operated;” is “not dominant in its field of operation;” and meets any size standards established by the Administrator of Small Business. The Adm
