Attachment 7 - Subcontracting Plan Template.pdf

Subcontracting Plan Template (Rev. January 2021)

Attachment 7 - Subcontracting Plan Template

Purpose This document provides contractors with detailed guidance for completing and submitting a compliant Individual Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, FAR Subpart 19.7, and FAR Clause 52.219-9. Contractors should read this guidance in its entirety before completing Attachment 7. Submission of an incomplete or non-compliant plan may result in delay or rejection of your offer.

Section 1: Applicability and Plan Type

Who Must Submit a Subcontracting Plan A subcontracting plan is legally required when all of the following conditions are met:

• The contract is expected to exceed $750,000 (or $1,500,000 for construction contracts).

• The prime contractor is not a small business concern.

• The contract offers subcontracting opportunities.

Small business prime contractors are exempt from this requirement. If you are uncertain whether your firm qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS code, consult the SBA's size standards at https://www.sba.gov/size-standards or contact the Contracting Officer.

Plan Type Definitions and Selection Guidance You must select one of the following plan types in Section 1 of the template. Selecting the wrong plan type is a common error that can delay acceptance of your offer.

• Individual Plan:This is the most common plan type and is required for most HHS procurements. All elements of the plan are developed specifically for this contract and apply for the full period of performance, including all option periods. If you are unsure which plan type applies, default to an Individual Plan.

• Master Plan (with Individual Addendum):A Master Plan contains standardized elements approved by a lead Federal agency and is valid for three years from the date of approval. If you hold an approved Master Plan, you must still submit an Individual Addendum that establishes contract-specific goals. You must checkboth"Master" and "Individual" in Section 1 and include a copy of your lead agency approval documentation. Master Plans must be renewed every three years.

• Commercial Products/Services Plan:This plan type applies to contractors that sell commercial products or services customarily used for non-government purposes.

Goals are negotiated company-wide with the initial contracting agency rather than on a contract-by-contract basis. If you select this option,stop at Section 1and attach a copy of your currently approved commercial plan. No further sections of the template need to be completed.

Section 2: Subcontracting Goal Data This section is the core of your subcontracting plan and requires the most detailed attention. Errors or omissions in this section are the most frequent cause of plan rejection.

2a. Total Subcontracting Dollars Enter the total dollar amount you plan to subcontract under this contract. This figure should represent the sum of all dollars subcontracted to both small and other-than-small businesses (i.e., 2b + 2h). If your contract includes option periods, provide a breakdown by base period and each option year.

2b–2g. Small Business Category Goals For each small business category below, provide both a dollar amount and a percentage of 2a for the base period and each option year. The percentages listed are the minimum HHS goals and represent the floor, not the ceiling, for your proposed goals.

Section Business Category Minimum HHS Goal

FAR Reference

2b Small Business

(SB)

33.25% FAR 52.219-

9(d)(2)(ii)

2c Veteran-Owned Small Business

(VOSB)

No minimum stated FAR 52.219- 9(d)(2)(iii)

2d Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB

(SDVOSB)

3.00% FAR 52.219-

9(d)(2)(iv)

2e HUBZone Small Business

3.00% FAR

52.2199(d)(2)(v)

2f Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) / 8(a)

5.00% FAR 52.219-

9(d)(2)(vi)

2g Women-Owned Small Business

(WOSB)

5.00% FAR 52.219-

9(d)(2)(vii)

• Review your technical approach and identify all tasks or deliverables that could reasonably be performed by a subcontractor.

• Use historical subcontracting data from similar contracts your firm has performed.

• Search the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) to identify qualified small business firms in relevant NAICS codes.

• Contact the HHS OSDBU or your assigned Small Business Specialist (SBS) for assistance identifying potential sources.

• Goals should be expressed as a percentage of total subcontracting dollars (2a) , not total contract value.

2h. Other-Than-Small Business Subcontracting Enter the total dollars and percentage planned for subcontracting to businesses that do not qualify as small (e.g., large businesses, nonprofits, universities). This figure, combined with 2b, must equal the total in 2a.

2i. Description of Subcontracting Opportunities Provide a detailed description of all products and services you intend to subcontract, regardless of business size. For each item, identify:

• The specific product or service to be subcontracted.

• The applicable NAICS code, if known.

• The type and size of business expected to perform the work (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, or Other).

This section must be comprehensive. Vague or generic descriptions such as "administrative support" or "IT services" without further detail are insufficient. The Contracting Officer will use this section to assess whether your goals are realistic and whether you have made a genuine effort to identify subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.

2j. Methodology for Developing Goals Describe in narrative form how you arrived at the dollar and percentage goals in Sections 2b–2g. Your methodology should address:

• Historical data: Subcontracting performance on similar prior contracts.

• Market research: Results of searches conducted in SAM.gov, DSBS, or other databases.

• Technical analysis: How the scope of work was broken down to identify subcontractable tasks.

• Competitive considerations: Any factors that may limit or expand subcontracting opportunities.

• Formula or calculation method: How percentages were derived from total subcontracting dollars.

A well-documented methodology demonstrates good faith and supports the reasonableness of your proposed goals. Unsupported or conclusory statements will not satisfy this requirement.

2k. Indirect Costs Indicate whether indirect costs have been included in your subcontracting goal calculations. If indirect costs are included, provide a clear explanation of the method used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs allocated to each small business category. If indirect costs are excluded, simply check the appropriate box. Section 3:

Subcontracting Program Administrator Identify the individual within your organization who will be responsible for administering the subcontracting program for this contract. This person must have general overall responsibility for developing, preparing, and executing subcontracting plans and monitoring performance.

Required Administrator Duties The template requires you to confirm whether your designated administrator performs each of the following 15 duties. Review each carefully:

1. Developing and promoting company-wide policy initiatives supporting small business subcontracting.

2. Developing and maintaining bidder source lists for all small business categories.

3. Ensuring periodic rotation of potential subcontractors on bidder lists.

4. Assuring small businesses are included on bidder lists for every applicable solicitation.

5. Ensuring RFPs are designed to maximize small business participation.

6. Reviewing subcontract solicitations to remove restrictive language that could limit small business participation.

7. Accessing SAM.gov, SBA resources, local associations, and Federal small business offices to identify sources.

8. Establishing and maintaining contract and subcontract award records.

9. Participating in business opportunity workshops, trade fairs, and procurement conferences.

10. Ensuring small businesses are made aware of subcontracting opportunities.

11. Conducting or arranging training for purchasing personnel on Section 8(d) of the

Small Business Act.

12. Monitoring subcontracting program performance and adjusting as needed to meet plan goals.

13. Preparing and submitting required subcontract reports on time.

14. Conducting or arranging training for purchasing personnel on the impact of Section

8(d) on purchasing procedures.

15. Coordinating company activities during Federal compliance reviews.

Section 4: Efforts to Ensure Equitable Small Business Participation Describe in detail the specific steps your company will take to ensure that small businesses have a fair and meaningful opportunity to compete for subcontracts under this contract. Generic or boilerplate language is discouraged. Your response should be tailored to the specific scope of this contract and should address both outreach and internal efforts.

Outreach Efforts (Minimum Expected Activities)

• Contacting minority and small business trade associations relevant to the contract scope.

• Contacting business development organizations and local chambers of commerce.

• Attending small business procurement conferences and trade fairs.

• Reviewing SAM.gov ( https://www.sam.gov ) for qualified small business sources.

• Reviewing the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search ( https://dsbs.sba.gov ).

• Using advertising or outreach to encourage new small business sources to come forward.

Internal Efforts (Minimum Expected Activities)

• Conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs for purchasing and procurement staff.

• Establishing, maintaining, and actively using small business source lists and guides.

• Monitoring subcontracting activities on an ongoing basis to evaluate compliance with the plan.

Section 5: Flow-Down Requirements Contractors are required to include FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, in all subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

Additionally, any subcontractor (other than a small business) that receives a subcontract exceeding $750,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) must adopt and comply with its own subcontracting plan consistent with FAR 52.219-9.

Section 6: Reporting Obligations By signing this plan, you agree to the following reporting requirements:

• Cooperation with any studies or surveys required by the Government related to subcontracting performance.

• Periodic reporting demonstrating compliance with the subcontracting plan throughout the period of performance.

• Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR) submitted through the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) at https://esrs.symplicity.com .

• Ensuring that your subcontractors also submit required ISRs and SSRs as applicable.

Contractors should familiarize themselves with eSRS reporting timelines and requirements prior to contract award. Contact the Contracting Officer for specific reporting deadlines applicable to this contract.

Section 7: Recordkeeping You must maintain records sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all requirements and goals in your subcontracting plan. At a minimum, records should document:

• Solicitations issued to small business subcontractors.

• Bids or quotes received from small business concerns.

• Subcontract awards made, including business size and category.

• Outreach activities conducted.

• Training provided to purchasing personnel.

• Subcontract payment records.

Records must be retained in accordance with FAR Part 4 and made available to the Government upon request.

Section 8: Good Faith Effort Assurances You must affirmatively certify that:

1. You will make a good faith effort to use the small business concerns identified in your proposal in the same or greater scope, amount, and quality as proposed.

2. If you fail to meet your subcontracting goals, you will provide the Contracting Officer with a written explanation within 30 days of contract completion , as required under FAR 19.7.

Failure to make a good faith effort to comply with your subcontracting plan may result in liquidated damages under FAR 52.219-16. Section 9: Subcontractor Communication Rights You must certify that you will not prohibit any subcontractor from communicating directly with the Contracting Officer regarding any material matter related to payment or utilization of that subcontractor. This protection exists to ensure subcontractors are not silenced regarding concerns about non-payment or underutilization.

Section 10: Timely Payment to Subcontractors You must certify that your company has established and uses procedures to ensure timely payment to all small business subcontractors in accordance with the terms of each subcontract. Additionally, you must notify the Contracting Officer whenever a payment to a small business subcontractor is either reduced or untimely, regardless of the reason.

Signature and Certification The individual signing the subcontracting plan must have the authority to bind the contractor. By signing, the contractor certifies that:

• The plan has been reviewed for compliance with FAR Part 19.704 and FAR Clause 52.219-9.

• All information provided is accurate and complete to the best of the signatory's knowledge.

• The contractor accepts all obligations set forth in the plan upon contract award.

Additional Resources

Resource Contact / URL HHS OSDBU Website https://osdbu.hhs.gov HHS OSDBU Customer Care sbmail@hhs.gov / (202) 690-7300 System for Award Management https://www.sam.gov SBA Dynamic Small Business Search https://dsbs.sba.gov eSRS Reporting System https://esrs.symplicity.com FAR Part 19 https://www.acquisition.gov

This guidance document is intended to supplement, not replace, the requirements of FAR Subpart 19.7, FAR Clause 52.219-9, and the HHS Subcontracting Plan Template (Attachment 7). In the event of any conflict between this document and applicable regulations, the regulations govern.

Subcontracting Plan Template (Rev. March 2022)

HHS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN TEMPLATE

A Subcontracting Plan is required if the estimated cost of the contract may exceed $750,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) Small businesses are excluded.

The following outline meets the minimum requirements of section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, as amended, and implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 19.7. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) recommends that offerors use the following format to submit proposed Individual Subcontracting Plans. It is not intended to replace any existing Corporate/Commercial Plan that is more extensive.

Questions should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer and/or Small Business Subcontracting Program Manager.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Solicitation/Contract No.: MOD No. (If applicable):

Title of Acquisition:

Contractor’s Name:

Period of Performance:

Total Contract Amount (including options, and any modifications if this submission is due to a modification): $

Total Modification Amount: (if applicable) $ Base Period (if there are options): $

Option 1 (if applicable): $ Option 2 (if applicable): $

Option 3 (if applicable): $ Option 4 (if applicable): $

FAR 52.217-8 (if applicable): $

Contracting Officer/Specialist Name: Tel & Fax:

OPDIV/Division/Branch (including location): Email:

SUBCONTRACT PLAN REQUIREMENTS- Failure to include the essential information of FAR Subpart 19.7 may be cause for either a delay in acceptance or the rejection of a bid or offer when a subcontracting plan is required. “SUBCONTRACT,” as used in this clause, means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Federal Government prime contractor or subcontractor requesting supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract.

If assistance is needed to locate small business sources, contact the Small Business Specialist (SBS) supporting the OPDIV. SBS contact information is located on the OSDBU website (http://www.hhs.gov/about/smallbusiness/osdbustaff.html) or you may contact the OSDBU headquarters at (202) 690-7300.

HHS currently has the following subcontracting goals for Fiscal Year 2022:

Type of Concern Goal (%) Small Business 33.25% Small Disadvantaged Business, including 8(a) Program Participants, Alaska Native Corporations (ANC) and Indian Tribes

5.00%

Women Owned Small Business 5.00% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 3.00% HUBZone 3.00%

For this procurement, or modification, HHS expects all proposed subcontracting plans to contain at a minimum the aforementioned percentages.

https://www.hhs.gov/grants/grants-business-contacts/small-business-staff/index.html

1. Type of Plan (check one):

Individual *Master (Addendum) *Commercial

*When Master is checked, Individual must also be checked and submission must include both.

*If Commercial is checked, please stop here and attach a copy of your commercial plan.

For Informational Purposes:

Individual plan - all elements developed specifically for this contract and applicable for the full term of this contract.

Master plan - goals developed for this contract, all other elements standardized and approved by a lead agency Federal Official; must be renewed every three years and contractor must provide copy of lead agency approval.

Commercial products/service plan - goals are negotiated with the initial agency on a company-wide basis rather than for individual contracts; this plan applies to the entire production of commercial service or items or a portion thereof. The contractor sells commercial products and services customarily used for non-government purposes. The plan is effective during the offeror’s fiscal year.

2. Subcontracting Goal Data: (FAR19.702(a)(1-3) & FAR 52.219-9(d)(1)) Below indicate the dollar and percentage goals for Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged (SDB) including Alaska Native Corporations and Indian Tribes, Women-owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) Small Businesses and “Other than Small Business” (Other) as subcontractors. Indicate the base year and each option year, as specified in FAR 19.704. If any contract has more than four options, please attach additional sheets which illustrate dollar amounts and percentages.

PLEASE NOTE: Zero dollars is not an acceptable goal for the SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB or SDVOSB categories since this does not demonstrate a good faith effort throughout the period of performance of the contract.

% of Total Contract $ If required by CO

For Individual Plans complete a(1): (FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(i)) a(1). Total dollars planned to be subcontracted under this contract is:

For Individual Plan

$ =2b+2h

If your contract includes options, please include the break down here:

Base Period: $ Option Period 3: $

Option Period 1: $ Option Period 4: $

Option Period 2: $

If options are applicable:

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

b. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business concerns (including ANC and Indian tribes)- [Percentage of 2a.]: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(ii))

If your contract includes options, please include the break down here:

Base: $

OPT 1: $

OPT 2: $

OPT 3: $

OPT 4: $

and

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

c. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to veteran-owned small business concerns- [Percentage of 2.a.]:

(FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(iii))

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

d. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to service-disabled veteran-owned small business - [Percentage of 2.a.]: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(iv))

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

e. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to HUBZone small business concerns - [Percentage of 2.a.]:

(FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(v))

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

f. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small disadvantaged business concerns (including ANCs and Indian tribes) - [Percentage of 2.a.]: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(vi))

If your contract includes options, please include the break down here:

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

g. Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to women-owned small business concerns- [Percentage of 2.a.]:

(FAR 52.219-9(d)(2)(vii))

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

h. Total Subcontracting Dollars & Percentage with “Other” than Small Businesses (i.e., large companies, non profits, etc.) [Percentage of 2.a.]: (HHS OSDBU)

OPT 2: $

Base: %

OPT 1: %

OPT 2: %

OPT 3: %

OPT 4: %

i. Subcontracting Opportunities (description of all principal products/services to be subcontracted to all types of concerns listed in 2.b.- 2.f.) (FAR 52.219-9(d)(3)):

Provide a description of ALL the products and/or services to be subcontracted under this contract, and indicate the size and type of business supplying them (include all that apply):

Products and/or Services

Other Small Business

SDB WOSB Hubz VOSB SDVOSB

j. Please describe the methodology used to develop goals & identify potential sources (e.g. historical trends, information on technical and competitive bidding, formula for calculating goals, etc.) (FAR 52.219-9(d)(4-5)):

k. Indirect costs have have not been included in the dollar and percentage subcontracting goals above (check one).

If indirect costs have been included in establishing subcontracting goals, please provide a description of the method used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs to be incurred with all types of concerns listed in 2.b.-2.f. (FAR 52.219-9(d)(6)):

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (con’t)

3. Please enter the following information for the individual who will administer your Subcontracting Program: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(7)) Name: Title:

Address:

Telephone: Email:

Duties: Does the individual named above have general overall responsibility for the company’s subcontracting program, i.e., developing, preparing, and executing subcontracting plans and monitoring performance relative to the requirements of those subcontracting plans and perform the following duties? yes no

Additionally, please respond whether or not the individual who will administer you subcontracting program conducts the following:

1. Developing and promoting company-wide policy initiatives that demonstrate the company’s support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns; and for assuring that these concerns are included on the source lists for solicitations for products and services they are capable of providing; yes no

2. Developing and maintaining bidder source lists of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns from all possible sources; yes no

3. Ensuring periodic rotation of potential subcontractors on bidder’s lists; yes no

4. Assuring that SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB businesses are included on the bidders’ list for every subcontract solicitation for products and services that they are capable of providing. yes no

5. Ensuring that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are designed to permit the maximum practicable participation of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns. yes no

6. Reviewing subcontract solicitations to remove statements, clauses, etc., which might tend to restrict or prohibit small, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB small business participation. yes no

7. Accessing various sources for the identification of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns to include the

System for Award Management ( http://sam.gov ), local small business and minority associations, local chambers of commerce and Federal agencies’ Small Business Offices; yes no

8. Establishing and maintaining contract and subcontract award records; yes no

9. Participating in Business Opportunity Workshops, Minority Business Enterprise Seminars, Trade Fairs, Procurement

Conferences, etc; yes no

10. Ensuring that SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns are made aware of subcontracting opportunities and assisting concerns in preparing responsive bids to the company; yes no

11. Conducting or arranging for the conduct of training for purchasing personnel regarding the intent and impact of Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, as amended; yes no

12. Monitoring the company’s subcontracting program performance and making any adjustments necessary to achieve the subcontract plan goals; yes no

13. Preparing and submitting timely, required subcontract reports; yes no

14. Conducting or arranging training for purchasing personnel regarding the intent and impact of 8(d) of the Small Business Act on purchasing procedures;and yes no

15. Coordinating the company’s activities during the conduct of compliance reviews by Federal agencies. yes no

(If NO is checked for any of the duties above, please provide who in the company performs those duties, or indicate why the duties are not performed in your company on a separate sheet of paper and submit with the proposed subcontracting plan.)

Additional duties of the individual:

http://sam.gov/

4. Please describe your efforts to ensure that Small Businesses (incl. SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(8))

These efforts include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

a. Outreach efforts to obtain sources: (1) Contact minority and small business trade associations; (2) contact business development organizations and local chambers of commerce; (3) attend SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB procurement conferences and trade fairs; (4) review sources from the System for Award Management ( http://www.sam.gov); (5) review sources from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Dynamic Small Business Search database (DSBS) http://dsbs.sba.gov/); and (6) Utilize newspaper and magazine ads to encourage new sources.

b. Internal efforts to guide and encourage purchasing personnel: (1) Conduct workshops, seminars and training programs;

(2) Establish, maintain, and utilize SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB source lists, guides, and other data for soliciting subcontractors; and (3) Monitor activities to evaluate compliance with the subcontracting plan.

Efforts Described:

5. Flow Down Clause: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(8))

The contractor agrees to include the provisions under FAR 52.219‑8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” in all acquisitions exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold that offers further subcontracting opportunities. All subcontractors, except small business concerns, that receive subcontracts in excess of $700,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) must adopt and comply with a plan similar to the plan required by FAR 52.219‑9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan.” Note: In accordance with FAR 52.212-5(e) and 52.244-6(c)(2) the contractor is not required to include flow-down clause FAR 52.219.-9 if it is subcontracting commercial items.

6. Reporting and Cooperation: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(10)); (FAR 19.704(a)(10))

The contractor gives assurance of 1) cooperation in any studies or surveys that may be required; 2) submission of periodic reports which illustrate compliance with the subcontracting plan; 3) submission of its Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Report (SSR); and 4) subcontractors submission of ISRs and SSRs. ISRs and SSRs shall be submitted via the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) website https://esrs.symplicity.com/index?_tab=signin&cck=1

Please refer to FAR Part 19.7 or contact the Contracting Officer for regulatory reporting requirements and other obligations you are accepting as part of your signing of this document and acceptance of any subsequent contract award that may be granted.

7. Record keeping: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(11))

FAR 52.219-9(d)(11) requires a list of the types of records your company will maintain to demonstrate the procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the subcontracting plan.

Contractor acknowledges and agrees to record keeping obligation expressed at FAR 52.219-9(d)(11). yes no

8. Assurances of Good Faith Effort, and the submission of explanations when failing to acquire as stated in Good Faith Effort: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(12-13))

Contractor hereby makes the following assurances:

(1) that contractor 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 it 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 yes no ; and

(2) 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 within 30 days of contract completion and as required under FAR 19.7. yes no

9. 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: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(14))

Contractor hereby makes the assurance 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. yes no

10. Assurances of Timely Payments to Subcontractors: (FAR 52.219-9(d)(15))

FAR 19.702 requires your company to establish and use procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of your subcontracts with SB concerns, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB and SDVOSB concerns.

Your company has established and use such procedures yes no . Additionally, Contractor makes an assurance that Contractor will pay its small business subcontractors on time and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the underlying subcontract, and notify the contracting officer when the prime contractor makes either a reduced or an untimely payment to a small business subcontractor yes no .

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Signature Page

1. Contractor makes the following representation: I have reviewed FAR Part 19.704 and FAR Clause 52.219-9, and this Subcontracting Plan is in compliance. yes no This Subcontracting Plan was submitted by:

Name: Title:

Signature:

Address:

Telephone: Email: