48 CFR §7.107-4

1. (a)
   1. (1)Substantial bundling is any bundling that results in a contract or task or delivery order with an estimated value of—
      1. (i)$8 million or more for the Department of Defense;
      2. (ii)$6 million or more for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the General Services Administration, and the Department of Energy; or
      3. (iii)$2.5 million or more for all other agencies.
   2. (2)These thresholds apply to the cumulative estimated dollar value (including options) of—
      1. (i)Multiple-award contracts;
      2. (ii)Task orders or delivery orders issued against a GSA Schedule contract; or
      3. (iii)Task orders or delivery orders issued against a task-order or delivery-order contract awarded by another agency.
2. (b)In addition to addressing the requirements for bundling (see 7.107-3), when the proposed acquisition strategy involves substantial bundling, the agency shall document in its strategy—
   1. (1)The specific benefits anticipated to be derived from substantial bundling;
   2. (2)An assessment of the specific impediments to participation by small business concerns as contractors that result from substantial bundling;
   3. (3)Actions designed to maximize small business participation as contractors, including provisions that encourage small business teaming;
   4. (4)Actions designed to maximize small business participation as subcontractors (including suppliers) at any tier under the contract, or order, that may be awarded to meet the requirements;
   5. (5)The determination that the anticipated benefits of the proposed bundled contract or order justify its use; and
   6. (6)Alternative strategies that would reduce or minimize the scope of the bundling, and the rationale for not choosing those alternatives.