HR 3483 · 99th Congress · Commerce
Legislative and Independent Agencies Small Business Procurement Act of 1985
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Small Business.(1985-10-02)
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Legislative and Independent Agencies Small Business Procurement Act of 1985 - Sets forth the policy, findings, and purposes of this Act. Establishes in each Federal agency having procurement powers an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization that shall provide increased opportunities for certain small businesses to participate in procurements made by legislative and independent agencies. Provides that the management of each office shall be vested in an employee of such agency who shall be known as the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Requires the head of each agency, after consultation with the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, to establish specified annual goals for the participation by small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women owned small businesses in Government procurement contracts let by such agencies. Sets forth specified agency requirements with respect to the awarding of contracts to small businesses and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Prohibits an agency procurement offi…
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