(f) By Partnership Agreement, dated May 21, 2004, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has delegated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the authority to directly execute contracts awarded under SBA's Section 8(a) program. The Senior Procurement Executive has issued internal guidance regarding the direct award of 8(a) contracts, consistent with Civilian Agency Acquisition Council Letter 98-3, "Direct 8(a) Contracting," dated May 1, 1998.
