II. REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF THE SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (FAR 19.704)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

DHS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

REVIEW CHECKLIST

All items on this Subcontracting Review Checklist should be completed by the Contracting Officer (CO) with information from the proposed prime contract and the subcontracting plan. If the plan is missing any item listed in Section II, "Required Elements of the Subcontracting Plan", it is incomplete and shall not be accepted by the CO. After the checklist is completed by the CO, the checklist shall be submitted to the component Small Business Specialist (SBS) for review, then submitted to the SBA Procurement Center Representative (PCR) for review, and finally,submitted back to the CO.

An acceptable plan must be approved by the CO prior to contract award.

DHS Form 700-23 (12/20)

Contractor/Address:

Contract Number: Contract Value: Base Options:

Plan Expiration Date: Base/Options - Periods:

Product or Service:

I. TYPE OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (FAR 19.701) (check one)

Individual Contract Plan Master Plan with Individual Goals Commercial Products Plan

A. Elements

(1) Separate percentage goals for using small business concerns of all types as subcontractors;

(2) A statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted and a statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business concerns of all types, as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. For individual subcontracting plans only, a contracting officer may require the goals referenced in paragraph (a)(1) of this section to be calculated as a percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals established as a percentage of total subcontract dollars;

(3) A description of the principal types of supplies and services to be subcontracted and an identification of types of supplies or services planned for subcontracting to small business

(4) A description of the method used to develop the subcontracting goals;

(5) A description of the method used to identify potential sources for solicitation purposes;

(6) A statement as to whether or not the offeror included indirect costs in establishing subcontracting goals, and a description of the method used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs to be incurred with small business

(7) The name of an individual employed by the offeror who will administer the offeror’s subcontracting program, and a description of the duties of the individual;

(8) A description of the efforts the offeror will make to ensure that small business concerns of all types have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts;

(9) Assurances that the offeror will include the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and that the offeror will require all subcontractors (except small business concerns) that receive subcontracts in excess of the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, with further subcontracting possibilities to adopt a subcontracting plan that complies with the requirements of this clause;

(10) Assurances that the offeror will—

(i) Cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required;

(ii) Submit periodic reports so that the Government can determine the extent of compliance by the offeror with the subcontracting plan;

YES NO

DHS Form 700-23 (12/20)

1. Total Subcontracting Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option

Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option

2. Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

NOYES

B. GOALS (Note: %'s are calculated against the total subcontracting dollars in item #1)

(iii) Include subcontracting data for each order when reporting subcontracting achievements for indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts intended for use by multiple agencies;

(v) Ensure that its subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit the ISR and/or the SSR using the eSRS;

(iv) Submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR), and the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) using the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) (http://www.esrs.gov), following the instructions in the eSRS.

(vi) Provide its prime contract number, its unique entity identifier and the e-mail address of the offeror’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs to all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the eSRS when submitting their ISRs; and

(ii) The offeror used the small business concern’s pricing or cost information or technical expertise in preparing the bid or proposal, where there is written evidence of an intent or understanding that the small business concern will be awarded a subcontract for the related work if the offeror is awarded the contract;

(11) A description of the types of records that will be maintained concerning procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan, including establishing source lists; and a description of the offeror’s efforts to locate small business concerns of all types and to award subcontracts to them;

(14) Assurances that the contractor will not prohibit a subcontractor from discussing with the contracting officer any material matter pertaining to payment to or utilization of a subcontractor; and

(15) Assurances that the offeror will pay its small business subcontractors on time and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract, and notify the contracting officer if the offeror pays a reduced or an untimely payment to a small business subcontractor.

(i) The offeror identifies the small business concern as a subcontractor in the bid or proposal or associated small business subcontracting plan, to furnish certain supplies or perform a portion of the contract; or

(12) Assurances that the offeror will make a good faith effort to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services, or materials, or obtain the performance of construction work from the small business concerns that the offeror used in preparing the bid or proposal, in the same or greater scope, amount, and quality used in preparing and submitting the bid or proposal. Responding to a request for a quote does not constitute use in preparing a bid or proposal. An offeror used a small business concern in preparing the bid or proposal if–

(13) Assurances that the contractor will provide the contracting officer with a written explanation if the contractor fails to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services or materials or obtain the performance of construction work as described in (12) of this section. This written explanation will be submitted to the contracting officer within 30 days of contract completion;

(vii) Require that each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number, its own unique entity identifier, and the e-mail address of the subcontractor’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs, to its subcontractors with subcontracting plans;

A. Elements (continued)

A. Sources checked to determine contractor compliance with previous subcontracting plans and verify reasonableness of proposed goals.

B. Obtain information available from the cognizant contract administration office:

No Yes, Name:

C. Evaluate the offeror's past performance in awarding subcontracts for the same or similar products or services to small business concerns.

III. PLAN EVALUATION

D. Evaluate the offeror's overall past performance and consider the performance of other contractors on similar efforts.

E. Other Agency Contracting Officers: No Yes, Name:

Base Period

Base Period

4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option

4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option

4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

4. Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

6. HUBZone Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

7. Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

8. Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

3. Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

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4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

5. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) (For Contracts with U.S. Coast Guard Only) (subset of item 1)

4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

9. Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian Tribes that are reported in block 3, that have not been certified by the Small Business Administration as Small Disadvantaged Businesses (subset of item 1)

4th Option3rd Option2nd Option1st OptionBase Period

10. Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian Tribes that are reported in block 2, that are not Small Business (subset of item 1)

IV. SIGNATURES/REVIEW

Name/Small Business Specialist Date

DateName/SBA/PCR

ACCEPT/APPROVAL

Name/Contracting Officer Date

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II. REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF THE SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (FAR 19.704)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DHS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

REVIEW CHECKLIST

All items on this Subcontracting Review Checklist should be completed by the Contracting Officer (CO) with information from the proposed prime contract and the subcontracting plan. If the plan is missing any item listed in Section II, "Required Elements of the Subcontracting Plan", it is incomplete and shall not be accepted by the CO. After the checklist is completed by the CO, the checklist shall be submitted to the component Small Business Specialist (SBS) for review, then submitted to the SBA Procurement Center Representative (PCR) for review, and finally,submitted back to the CO.

An acceptable plan must be approved by the CO prior to contract award.

DHS Form 700-23 (12/20) Contractor/Address:

Contract Number:

Contract Value: Base Options:

Plan Expiration Date:

Base/Options - Periods:

Product or Service:

I. TYPE OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (FAR 19.701) (check one) Individual Contract Plan Master Plan with Individual Goals Commercial Products Plan A. Elements

(1) Separate percentage goals for using small business concerns of all types as subcontractors;

(2) A statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted and a statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business concerns of all types, as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. For individual subcontracting plans only, a contracting officer may require the goals referenced in paragraph (a)(1) of this section to be calculated as a percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals established as a percentage of total subcontract dollars;

(3) A description of the principal types of supplies and services to be subcontracted and an identification of types of supplies or services planned for subcontracting to small business

(4) A description of the method used to develop the subcontracting goals;

(5) A description of the method used to identify potential sources for solicitation purposes;

(6) A statement as to whether or not the offeror included indirect costs in establishing subcontracting goals, and a description of the method used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs to be incurred with small business

(7) The name of an individual employed by the offeror who will administer the offeror’s subcontracting program, and a description of the duties of the individual;

(8) A description of the efforts the offeror will make to ensure that small business concerns of all types have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts;

(9) Assurances that the offeror will include the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and that the offeror will require all subcontractors (except small business concerns) that receive subcontracts in excess of the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, with further subcontracting possibilities to adopt a subcontracting plan that complies with the requirements of this clause;

(10) Assurances that the offeror will—

(i) Cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required;

(ii) Submit periodic reports so that the Government can determine the extent of compliance by the offeror with the subcontracting plan;

YES

NO

DHS Form 700-23 (12/20)

1. Total Subcontracting Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option

2. Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

NO

YES

B. GOALS (Note: %'s are calculated against the total subcontracting dollars in item #1)

(iii) Include subcontracting data for each order when reporting subcontracting achievements for indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts intended for use by multiple agencies;

(v) Ensure that its subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit the ISR and/or the SSR using the eSRS;

(iv) Submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR), and the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) using the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) (http://www.esrs.gov), following the instructions in the eSRS.

(vi) Provide its prime contract number, its unique entity identifier and the e-mail address of the offeror’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs to all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the eSRS when submitting their ISRs; and

(ii) The offeror used the small business concern’s pricing or cost information or technical expertise in preparing the bid or proposal, where there is written evidence of an intent or understanding that the small business concern will be awarded a subcontract for the related work if the offeror is awarded the contract;

(11) A description of the types of records that will be maintained concerning procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan, including establishing source lists; and a description of the offeror’s efforts to locate small business concerns of all types and to award subcontracts to them;

(14) Assurances that the contractor will not prohibit a subcontractor from discussing with the contracting officer any material matter pertaining to payment to or utilization of a subcontractor; and

(15) Assurances that the offeror will pay its small business subcontractors on time and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract, and notify the contracting officer if the offeror pays a reduced or an untimely payment to a small business subcontractor.

(i) The offeror identifies the small business concern as a subcontractor in the bid or proposal or associated small business subcontracting plan, to furnish certain supplies or perform a portion of the contract; or

(12) Assurances that the offeror will make a good faith effort to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services, or materials, or obtain the performance of construction work from the small business concerns that the offeror used in preparing the bid or proposal, in the same or greater scope, amount, and quality used in preparing and submitting the bid or proposal. Responding to a request for a quote does not constitute use in preparing a bid or proposal. An offeror used a small business concern in preparing the bid or proposal if–

(13) Assurances that the contractor will provide the contracting officer with a written explanation if the contractor fails to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services or materials or obtain the performance of construction work as described in (12) of this section. This written explanation will be submitted to the contracting officer within 30 days of contract completion;

(vii) Require that each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number, its own unique entity identifier, and the e-mail address of the subcontractor’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs, to its subcontractors with subcontracting plans;

A. Elements (continued) A. Sources checked to determine contractor compliance with previous subcontracting plans and verify reasonableness of proposed goals.

B. Obtain information available from the cognizant contract administration office:

No Yes, Name:

C. Evaluate the offeror's past performance in awarding subcontracts for the same or similar products or services to small business concerns.

III. PLAN EVALUATION

D. Evaluate the offeror's overall past performance and consider the performance of other contractors on similar efforts.

E. Other Agency Contracting Officers:

No Yes, Name:

Base Period Base Period 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option 4th Option 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period

4. Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

6. HUBZone Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

7. Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

8. Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1)

3. Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting (subset of item 1) DHS Form 700-23 (12/20) 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period

5. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) (For Contracts with U.S. Coast Guard Only) (subset of item 1) 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period

9. Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian Tribes that are reported in block 3, that have not been certified by the Small Business Administration as Small Disadvantaged Businesses (subset of item 1) 4th Option 3rd Option 2nd Option 1st Option Base Period

10. Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian Tribes that are reported in block 2, that are not Small Business (subset of item 1) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Acquisition Policy and Legislation DHS Subcontracting Plan Review Checklist DHS Form 700-23

IV. SIGNATURES/REVIEW

Name/Small Business Specialist Date Date Name/SBA/PCR

ACCEPT/APPROVAL

Name/Contracting Officer Date DHS Form 700-23 (12/20)

Businesses (subset of item 1). Base Period.:

Businesses (subset of item 1). First Option.:

Businesses (subset of item 1). Second Option.:

Businesses (subset of item 1). Third Option.:

Businesses (subset of item 1). Fourth Option.: