ATTACHMENT F SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN.docx

ATTACHMENT F

INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (Template) Edit or delete red font text and complete fill-ins as applicable

This template is designed to be consistent with FAR 19.704, Subcontracting Plan Requirements and FAR clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (“subcontracting plan”). Other formats may be acceptable, including commercial or master subcontracting plans; however, failure to include the essential information exemplified in this individual plan template may be cause for delay in acceptance or rejection of a bid/offer.

(TO BE SUBMITTED BY OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY)

(Also referred to as large businesses)

(CONTRACTOR’S NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CONTRACTOR’S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS)

[If same as above, so indicate].

(Solicitation or Contract Number)

(Title of the Project and Location)

(Date Prepared)

PLAN SUBMITTED BY:

Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________

Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________________

REVIEWED:

REVIEWED:

Procurement Center Representative

ACCEPTED:

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

This document, together with any attachments, is submitted as a subcontracting plan to satisfy the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 19.704. The following goals are established for the contract (including base period and all option items/periods (if applicable)). Attachment 1 provides breakdowns for the base year and option periods. Percentages may be rounded to nearest tenth of a percent. INCLUDE SUPPORTING RATIONALE FOR ALL PROPOSED GOALS AND ENSURE THIS PLAN IS CONSISTENT WITH ANY SMALL BUSINESS PARTCIPATION AND COMMITMENT STRATEGY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACQUISITION.

1. a. Total Contract Value $_______________ (including options)

b. Total Subcontracted $_______________ _______% of 1.a (inclusive of all planned subcontracting to all businesses, regardless of size)

c. Total Prime-performed $_______________ _______% of 1.a

2. The following dollars and percentage goals are applicable to the contract cited above. (See FAR 19.704(a)(1) and (2))

a. Large Business $_______________ _______% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to other than small business concerns (including subcontracts awarded to Historically Black Colleges, Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs).

b. Small Business (SB) $_______________ _______% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to small business concerns** as well as subcontracts awarded under the AbilityOne Program to SourceAmerica (formerly NISH) and National Industries for the Blind (NIB) organizations and subcontracts awarded to Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian Tribes as prescribed in FAR 19.703(c) & FAR 52.219-9.

(** Small business concerns include SBs, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB))

(Include 2.c, 2.d, 2.e, 2.f, 2.g, 2.h, and 2.i, below).

Notes:

(1) Lines 1.b + 1.c=100% of Line 1.a

(2) Lines 2.a + 2.b = 100% of Line 1.b

(3) Lines 2.c, 2.d, 2.e, 2.f, 2.g, 2.h, and 2.i are calculated against Line 1.b, the total value of overall subcontract dollars.

(4) Subcontracts to companies that qualify in multiple categories of SB must be reported under each category. For example: if you are planning to subcontract $100,000 to company ABC, a woman-owned SDB that is also a certified HUBZone SB, you will report $100,000 on line 2.b (SB), 2.c (HUBZone), 2.d (WOSB) and 2.e (SDB). Accordingly, the sum of 2.c through 2.i will not necessarily equate to the value of 2.b.

(5) Designated HUBZone SBs must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

c. HUBZone SB $______________ ________% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to qualified HUBZone small business concerns certified by SBA. (Included in total for 2.b, above)

d. WOSB $_______________ ________% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars under that will be awarded to WOSBs. (Included in total for 2.b, above)

e. SDB $______________ ________% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontracting dollars that will be awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (include in this category the planned subcontracting dollars to ANCs and Indian Tribes shown in total for 2.i below). (Included in total for 2.b, above)

f. VOSB $_______________ ________% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (include in this category the planned subcontracting dollars for SDVOSBs shown in 2.g below). (Included in total for 2.b, above)

g. SDVOSB $_______________ ________% of 1.b

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars under this contract that will be awarded to subcontractors who are small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. (Included in totals for 2.b and 2.f, above)

h. AbilityOne $_______________ ________% of l.b.

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to AbilityOne associated nonprofit agencies through SourceAmerica and NIB. Per DFARS 219.703, subcontracts awarded to qualified non-profit agencies for the blind or severely disabled may be counted toward the small business subcontracting goal. (Included in total for 2.b, above)

This number represents total planned subcontract dollars that will be awarded to ANCs and Indian Tribes and for which the prime contractor has been designated to receive SDB credit. (See FAR 19.703 & FAR 52.219-9) (Included in totals for 2.b and 2.e, above)

3. The following principal products and/or services will be subcontracted under this contract. (See FAR 19.704(a)(3)

a. Products/services planned to be subcontracted to LB concerns (including HBCU/MIs):

Firm subcontract commitments:

i. Planned products/services to be subcontracted to ANCs and Indian Tribe businesses (See 2.i above for explanation):

5. The following methods were/will be used to identify potential sources for solicitation purposes: (See FAR 19.704(a)(5)) The offeror may rely on the information contained in SAM as an accurate representation of a concern’s size and ownership characteristics for the purposes of maintaining a SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB source list. Use of SAM as a source list does not relieve the offeror of its responsibilities (e.g., outreach, assistance, counseling, or publicizing subcontracting opportuniuties.

7. The following employee will administer the subcontracting program: (See FAR 19.704(a)(7))

This individual has general overall responsibility for the company's small business program. This person should have knowledge of the federal small business programs and be knowledgeable about federal procurement practices. If the prime decides to change the person in this position, they must notify the Contracting Officer and the Deputy for Small Business. The administrator is responsible for the development, preparation and execution of this subcontracting plan, and for monitoring performance relative to contractual subcontracting requirements contained in this plan, including:

a. Developing and maintaining bidders lists of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB concerns, AbilityOne program participants, HBCU/MIs, ANCs, and Indian Tribes (hereafter referred to as the small business community) from all possible sources.

b. Counsel and discuss subcontracting opportunities with representatives of the small business community.

8. The following efforts will be taken to ensure that the small business community will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts. (See FAR 19.704(a)(8))

9. Provide assurances the offeror agrees that the FAR clause 52.219-8 entitled "Utilization of Small Business Concerns " will be included in all subcontracts which offer further subcontracting opportunities, and all subcontractors, except SB concerns, that receive subcontracts in excess of $700,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) will be required to adopt plans that comply with the requirements of the clause at 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Such plans will be reviewed by comparing them with the provisions of P.L. 95-507 and assuring that all minimum requirements of an acceptable subcontracting plan have been satisfied. The acceptability of percentage goals shall be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the supplies/services involved, the availability of potential small and small disadvantaged subcontractors, and prior experience. Once approved and implemented, plans will be monitored through the submission of periodic reports, and/or, as time and availability of funds permit, periodic visits to review subcontracting program progress. (See FAR 19.704(a)(9))

10. Provide assurances the offeror will submit such periodic reports and cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required by the contracting agency or the Small Business Administration in order to determine the extent of compliance by the offeror (contractor) with the subcontracting plan and with FAR clause 52.219-8. (See FAR 19.704(a)(10))

Provide assurances the offeror will:

a. Submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) and the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) using the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) at http://www.esrs.gov, following the instructions in the eSRS and FAR Clause 52.219-9.

Reports are required when due, regardless of whether there has been any subcontracting activity since the inception of the contract or the previous reporting period. When a Contracting Officer rejects a report, a revised report shall be submitted within 30 days of the notice of report rejection.

A separate “Final” ISR is required at contract completion.

Upon award of the contract, the identity of the individual(s) responsible for acknowledging receipt or rejecting the ISR and the SSR will be provided to the awardee.

b. After November 30, 2017, include subcontracting data for each order when reporting subcontracting achievements for indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity contracts intended for use by multiple agencies;

c. Ensure that its large business subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit the ISR and/or the the SSR using the eSRS;

d. Provide its prime contract number and its Entity Identifier number, and the e-mail address of the Government or contractor official responsible for acknowledging or rejecting the reports, to all first tier large business subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the eSRS when submitting their ISRs;

e. Require that each large business subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number and its own Entity Identifier number, and the e-mail address of the Government or contractor official responsible for acknowledging or rejecting the reports, to its large business subcontractors with subcontracting plans; and

f. Ensure that the identified contracting officer and small business professional assigned to the contract are included on the eSRS email notification distribution for each report.

*Note 1: If contract value is $30,000 or more and the solicitation includes FAR Clause 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, ensure additional reporting requirements are met in eSRS in accordance with this clause.

11. The offeror will maintain at least the following types of records to document compliance with this subcontracting plan: (See FAR 19.704(a)(11))

a. Source lists, guides, and other data identifying small business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business and service- disabled veteran-owned small business.

b. Organizations contacted to locate small business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

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 – (See FAR 19.704(a)(12))

a. 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

b. 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.

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 paragraph 12 of this plan. This written explanation will be submitted to the contracting officer within 30 days of contract completion. (See FAR 19.704(a)(13))

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. (See FAR 19.704(a)(14))

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 (see 52.242-5). (See FAR 19.704(a)(15))

*****END OF PLAN*****

The original copy of this plan will be included in the file and made a material part of the contract.

Copy to:

Small Business Professional SBA Procurement Center Representative

Base plus Option 1

2.i To ANCs/Indian Tribes