OAR 291-159-0040: Disabled Veteran Preference

(1) Generally. DOC may promote goals, policies, or programs for a Disabled Veteran-owned business by giving a preference to a Disabled Veteran-owned business when awarding a Contract. In carrying out this goal, policy, or program, DOC may: (a) Solicit the Contract exclusively to entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans; (b) Award the Contract directly to an entity owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans; (c) Use a percentage preference for entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans. (2) Application. DOC may apply this preference as follows: (a) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(1)(a): (A) DOC may give this preference for Contracts for Goods and Services estimated not to exceed $150,000; and (B) DOC may give this preference for all other Contract types estimated not to exceed $50,000. (b) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(2)(b) and (2)(c), see OAR 125-246-0314. (3) The DOC Designated Procurement Officer will make a Written determination supporting application of the preference including the estimation that a Contract will not exceed the applicable dollar thresholds specified in subsection (2) of this rule.