(a) The performance and payment bond requirements in FAR 28.102-1 a apply to contracts over $150,000 awarded under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)).

(b) The payment protection requirements in FAR 28.102-1(b) apply to contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than the $150,000, awarded under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)).