(a) General. Use of a BAA should be considered when the Government is seeking unique, creative solutions or advances in knowledge, understanding, technology, or the state-of-the-art, and is only able to state its requirements in terms of general areas of need or interest, rather than by means of a common statement of work with specific solutions or outcomes. If supply or service requirements can be adequately described to industry in a statement of work, proposals should be solicited by an invitation for bids or request for proposals.
(1) Provide the maximum practicable opportunity for participation in the acquisition process by small business/small disadvantaged business concerns, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and minority institutions (MIs). Normal set-aside policies and procedures among qualified HBCUs/MIs apply. More specific guidance is provided at DFARS 205.207, 226.70, and 235.016.
