Article 15 – Selection of Professional Consulting Services
22060.12 Small Business Participants
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The Secretary or designee shall endeavor to provide to all small business firms who have indicated an interest in receiving such, a copy of each announcement for services for which the Secretary or designee concludes that small business firms could be especially qualified. The Secretary or designee shall assist firms in attempting to qualify for small business status. A failure of the Secretary or designee to send a copy of an announcement to any firm shall not operate to invalidate any contract.