# Federal Acquisition Regulation; Very Small Business Concerns
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 1999-09-24 · Effective 1999-11-23 · 64 FR 51829
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-24410
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 51829
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 5
- **Publication date:** 1999-09-24
- **Effective date:** 1999-11-23
- **DOD docket:** FAC 97-14
## Abstract

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Very Small Business Pilot Program. This program became effective on January 4, 1999.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/09/24/99-24410/federal-acquisition-regulation-very-small-business-concerns)
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