D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, § 1605
1605.1 Before the contracting officer restricts a CSP procurement to the small business set-aside market, the contracting officer shall determine that:
(a) There is a reasonable expectation that proposals will be obtained from at least two (2) responsible small business enterprises certified by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD); and
(b) An award will be made at reasonable prices.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1448 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1136 (February 1, 2013).