PGI 219.811-1 Sole source
Subsection DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information
Facts
- Citation
- PGI 219.811-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR 19.811-1 Sole source
- Text as of
- DFARS PGI Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
(1) Awards under the PA cited in DFARS 219.800 may be made directly to the 8(a) contractor and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and in DFARS 219.811-3, award documents shall be prepared in accordance with procedures established for non-8(a) contracts, using any otherwise authorized award forms. The “Issued by” block shall identify the awarding DoD contracting office. The contractor’s name and address shall be that of the 8(a) participant.
(2) Use the following alternative procedures for direct awards made under the PA cited in DFARS 219.800:
(i) Cite 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5 as the authority for use of other than full and open competition.
(ii) Include the clause at DFARS 252.219-7009, Section 8(a) Direct Award, in accordance with the prescription at DFARS 219.811-3(1). Identify the cognizant SBA district office for the 8(a) contractor.
(iii) No SBA contract number is required.
(iv) Do not require an SBA signature on the award document.
Sections cited
- DFARS 219.800 General
- DFARS 219.811-3 Contract clauses
- DFARS 252.219-7009 Section 8(a) Direct Award
Quick answers
What is PGI 219.811-1?
PGI 219.811-1 is a subsection of the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information, titled "Sole source".
Are changes to PGI 219.811-1 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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