Responsibilities.

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3801(b), DoD shall assist small business concerns by providing payment as quickly as possible, to the fullest extent permitted by law, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of proper invoices and all required documentation, including acceptance, and before normal payment due dates established in the contract (see 232.906(a)). [85 FR 19697, Apr. 8, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 76995, Dec. 16, 2022]