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I I I I I I I I I. ,I I: I I. I I I I I I (2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority business, and women's business enterprises; (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority business. and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration, and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce as appropriate, and (6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative steps listed in b.(l) through (5) above. 7. Notice Reaardina Buv American Act In accordance with the annual Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, please be advised that it is and has been the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this Act should be American-made. This provision shall remain in effect unless revoked by a future specific act of Congress. 8. Resolvina Dlsaareements When entering into a cooperative agreement with a recipient, Reclamation commits itself to working with the recipient in a harmonious manner to achieve the objectives of the project successfully. When disagreements arise between the parties, they must be resolved according to the procedures discussed below: a. Reclamation shall attempt first to resolve disagreements with the recipient through informal discussion among the Grants or Contract Specialist, the Program Officer, and the recipient's Project Director. b. If the disagreement cannot be resolved through informal discussion between these parties, the Grants Specialist and the Program Officer shall document the nature of the disagreement and bring it to the attention of the Grants Officer. c. After reviewing the facts of the disagreement, as presented by the Grants and Program Offices, the Grants Officer will arrange a formal meeting. If agreement still cannot be reached, the parties will collectively decide on any varied approaches which might be used to resolve the disagreement. The parties shall be responsible for their individual expenses related to any approach utilized to resolve the disagreement. If attempts at resolving the disagreement fail, the Chief, Acquisition and Assistance Management Services, or the Regional Director, whichever is applicable, shall make a decision which shall be final and conclusive. d. Nothing herein shall be construed to delay or limit Reclamation=s right to take immediate and appropriate action, as set forth at 43 CFR Subpart 12.83 or 12.962, as applicable, in the event of material noncompliance by the recipient, and no attempts at informal resolution shall be necessary. Any post award issue will be open for resolution in accordance with the above procedures, with the exception of disagreements regarding continuation of the agreement (termination must be in accordance with 43 CFR 12), or other matters specifically addressed by the agreement itself.