(a) Although FAR 19 (except for the requirement at FAR 19.202-1(e)(1)(iii)) does not apply to BPAs or orders placed against Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, they are not exempt from part  519.

(b)Requests for quotes under FSS contracts that are not set-aside for small business should consider inclusion of a small business participation evaluation factor as described in section 515.304.