**SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN**

**(MUST BE COMPLETED BY LARGE BUSINESS OFFERORS)**

#### 552.219-71 NOTICE TO OFFERORS OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (June 2005) 519.708(a)

The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that
maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small,
small disadvantaged, and women-owned, veteran-owned, and
service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate in
the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient
performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to
FAR 52.219---9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this
commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business
concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding \$500,000
(\$1,000,000 for construction), must demonstrate that its subcontracting
plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small,
HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business
concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

#### 

#### 552.219-72   Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans. [(June 2005)]{.smallcaps} 

\(a\) An offeror, other than a small business concern, submitting an
offer that exceeds \$500,000 (\$1,000,000 for construction) shall submit
a subcontracting plan with its initial offer. The subcontracting plan
will be negotiated concurrently with price and any required technical
and management proposals, unless the offeror submits a
previously-approved commercial plan.

\(b\) Maximum practicable utilization of small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns as subcontractors is a matter of national
interest with both social and economic benefits. The General Services
Administration (GSA) expects that an offeror's subcontracting plan will
reflect a commitment to assuring that small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable
opportunity, consistent with efficient contract performance, to
participate as subcontractors in the performance of the resulting
contract. An offeror submitting a commercial plan can reflect this
commitment through subcontracting opportunities it provides that relate
to the offeror's production generally; i.e., for both its commercial and
Government business.

\(c\) GSA believes that this potential contract provides significant
opportunities for the use of small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small
business concerns as subcontractors. Consequently, in addressing the
eleven elements described at FAR 52.219-9(d) of the clause in this
contract entitled Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the offeror shall:

(1) Demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and
innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns in performing the contract.

(2) Include a description of the offeror's subcontracting strategies
used in any previous contracts, significant achievements, and how this
plan will build upon those earlier achievements.

(3) Demonstrate through its plan that it understands the small business
subcontracting program's objectives and GSA's expectations, and it is
committed to taking those actions necessary to meet these goals or
objectives.

\(d\) In determining the acceptability of any subcontracting plan, the
Contracting Officer will take each of the following actions:

(1) Review the plan to verify that the offeror demonstrates an
understanding of the small business subcontracting program's objectives
and GSA's expectations with respect to the program and has included all
the information, goals, and assurances required by FAR 52.219-9.

(2) Consider previous goals and achievements of contractors in the same
industry.

(3) Consider information and potential sources obtained from agencies
administering national and local preference programs and other advocacy
groups in evaluating whether the goals stated in the plan adequately
reflect the anticipated potential for subcontracting to small, HUBZone
small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and
service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns.

(4) Review the offeror's description of its strategies, historical
performance and significant achievements in placing subcontracts for the
same or similar products or services with small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns. The offeror's description can apply to
commercial as well as previous Government contracts.

\(e\) Failure to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan and/or correct
deficiencies in a plan within the time specified by the Contracting
Officer shall make the offeror ineligible for award.

#### 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (NOV 2007) 

\(a\) This clause does not apply to small business concerns.

\(b\) *Definitions*. As used in this clause---

"Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)" means any Regional Corporation,
Village Corporation, Urban Corporation, or Group Corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Alaska in accordance with the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act, as amended ([43 U.S.C.
1601](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t43t44+2+43++(43)  AND ((43) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ),
*et seq.*) and which is considered a minority and economically
disadvantaged concern under the criteria at [43 U.S.C.
1626(e)(1)](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t43t44+2+43++(43)  AND ((43) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ).
This definition also includes ANC direct and indirect subsidiary
corporations, joint ventures, and partnerships that meet the
requirements of [43 U.S.C.
1626(e)(2)](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t43t44+2+43++(43)  AND ((43) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ).

"Commercial item" means a product or service that satisfies the
definition of commercial item in
section [2.101](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/Subpart 2_1.html#wp1145508)
of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

"Commercial plan" means a subcontracting plan (including goals) that
covers the offeror's fiscal year and that applies to the entire
production of commercial items sold by either the entire company or a
portion thereof (*e.g., *division, plant, or product line).

"Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, group, pueblo, or
community, including native villages and native groups (including
corporations organized by Kenai, Juneau, Sitka, and Kodiak) as defined
in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([43 U.S.C.A.
1601](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t43t44+2+43++(43)  AND ((43) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )
et seq.), that is recognized by the Federal Government as eligible for
services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in accordance with [25 U.S.C.
1452(c)](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t21t25+4254+34++(25)  AND ((25) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ).
This definition also includes Indian-owned economic enterprises that
meet the requirements of [25 U.S.C.
1452(e)](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t21t25+4254+34++(25)  AND ((25) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ).

"Individual contract plan" means a subcontracting plan that covers the
entire contract period (including option periods), applies to a specific
contract, and has goals that are based on the offeror's planned
subcontracting in support of the specific contract, except that indirect
costs incurred for common or joint purposes may be allocated on a
prorated basis to the contract.

"Master plan" means a subcontracting plan that contains all the required
elements of an individual contract plan, except goals, and may be
incorporated into individual contract plans, provided the master plan
has been approved.

"Subcontract" means any agreement (other than one involving an
employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Federal Government
prime Contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services
required for performance of the contract or subcontract.

(c) The offeror, upon request by the Contracting Officer, shall submit
and negotiate a subcontracting plan, where applicable, that separately
addresses subcontracting with small business, veteran-owned small
business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small
business concerns, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small
business concerns. If the offeror is submitting an individual contract
plan, the plan must separately address subcontracting with small
business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned
small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business,
and women-owned small business concerns, with a separate part for the
basic contract and separate parts for each option (if any). The plan
shall be included in and made a part of the resultant contract. The
subcontracting plan shall be negotiated within the time specified by the
Contracting Officer. Failure to submit and negotiate the subcontracting
plan shall make the offeror ineligible for award of a contract.

\(d\) The offeror's subcontracting plan shall include the following:

\(1\) Goals, expressed in terms of percentages of total planned
subcontracting dollars, for the use of small business, veteran-owned
small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone
small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small
business concerns as subcontractors. The offeror shall include all
sub-contracts that contribute to contract performance, and may include a
proportionate share of products and services that are normally allocated
as indirect costs. In accordance with [43 U.S.C.
1626](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t43t44+2+43++(43)  AND ((43) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         ):

\(i\) Subcontracts awarded to an ANC or Indian tribe shall be counted
towards the subcontracting goals for small business and small
disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns, regardless of the size or Small
Business Administration certification status of the ANC or Indian tribe.

(ii) Where one or more subcontractors are in the subcontract tier
between the prime contractor and the ANC or Indian tribe, the ANC or
Indian tribe shall designate the appropriate contractor(s) to count the
subcontract towards its small business and small disadvantaged business
subcontracting goals.

(A) In most cases, the appropriate Contractor is the Contractor that
awarded the subcontract to the ANC or Indian tribe.

(B) If the ANC or Indian tribe designates more than one Contractor to
count the subcontract toward its goals, the ANC or Indian tribe shall
designate only a portion of the total subcontract award to each
Contractor. The sum of the amounts designated to various Contractors
cannot exceed the total value of the subcontract.

(C) The ANC or Indian tribe shall give a copy of the written designation
to the Contracting Officer, the prime Contractor, and the subcontractors
in between the prime Contractor and the ANC or Indian tribe within 30
days of the date of the subcontract award.

(D) If the Contracting Officer does not receive a copy of the ANC's or
the Indian tribe's written designation within 30 days of the subcontract
award, the Contractor that awarded the subcontract to the ANC or Indian
tribe will be considered the designated Contractor.

\(2\) A statement of---

\(i\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted for an individual
contract plan; or the offeror's total projected sales, expressed in
dollars, and the total value of projected subcontracts to support the
sales for a commercial plan;

\(ii\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business
concerns (including ANC and Indian tribes);

\(iii\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to veteran-owned small
business concerns;

\(iv\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to service-disabled
veteran-owned small business;

\(v\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to HUBZone small
business concerns;

\(vi\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small disadvantaged
business concerns (including ANCs and Indian tribes); and

\(vii\) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to women-owned small
business concerns.

\(3\) A description of the principal types of supplies and services to
be subcontracted, and an identification of the types planned for
subcontracting to---

\(i\) Small business concerns;

\(ii\) Veteran-owned small business concerns;

\(iii\) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;

\(iv\) HUBZone small business concerns;

\(v\) Small disadvantaged business concerns; and

\(vi\) Women-owned small business concerns.

\(4\) A description of the method used to develop the subcontracting
goals in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause.

\(5\) A description of the method used to identify potential sources for
solicitation purposes (*e.g., *existing company source lists, the
Procurement Marketing and Access Network (PRO-Net) of the Small Business
Administration (SBA), veterans service organizations, the National
Minority Purchasing Council Vendor Information Service, the Research and
Information Division of the Minority Business Development Agency in the
Department of Commerce, or small, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and
women-owned small business trade associations). A firm may rely on the
information contained in PRO-Net as an accurate representation of a
concern's size and ownership characteristics for the purposes of
maintaining a small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned
small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small
business source list. Use of PRO-Net as its source list does not relieve
a firm of its responsibilities (*e.g., *outreach, assistance,
counseling, or publicizing subcontracting opportunities) in this clause.

\(6\) 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---

\(i\) Small business concerns (including ANC and Indian tribes);

\(ii\) Veteran-owned small business concerns;

\(iii\) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;

\(iv\) HUBZone small business concerns;

\(v\) Small disadvantaged business concerns (including ANC and Indian
tribes); and

\(vi\) Women-owned small business concerns.

\(7\) The name of the 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 assure that
small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled
veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small
disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns have an
equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts.

\(9\) Assurances that the offeror will include the clause of this
contract entitled "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" in all
subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities, and that
the offeror will require all subcontractors (except small business
concerns) that receive subcontracts in excess of \$550,000 (\$1,000,000
for construction of any public facility) 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;

\(iii\) Submit [Standard Form
(SF) 294](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard23.html#wp1176744),
Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts, and/or
[SF 295](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard24.html#wp1176756),
Summary Subcontract Report, in accordance with paragraph (j) of this
clause. The reports shall provide information on subcontract awards to
small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns,
service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small
business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, women-owned
small business concerns, and Historically Black Colleges and
Universities and Minority Institutions. Reporting shall be in accordance
with the instructions on the forms or as provided in agency regulations.

\(iv\) Ensure that its subcontractors agree to submit
[SF 294](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard23.html#wp1176744)
and
[SF 295](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard24.html#wp1176756).

\(11\) A description of the types of records that will be maintained
concerning procedures that have been 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,
veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small
business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and
women-owned small business concerns and award subcontracts to them. The
records shall include at least the following (on a plant-wide or
company-wide basis, unless otherwise indicated):

\(i\) Source lists (*e.g., *PRO-Net), guides, and other data that
identify small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled
veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small
disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns.

\(ii\) Organizations contacted in an attempt to locate sources that are
small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled
veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small
disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business concerns.

\(iii\) Records on each subcontract solicitation resulting in an award
of more than \$100,000, indicating---

(A) Whether small business concerns were solicited and, if not, why not;

(B) Whether veteran-owned small business concerns were solicited and, if
not, why not;

(C) Whether service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns were
solicited and, if not, why not;

(D) Whether HUBZone small business concerns were solicited and, if not,
why not;

(E) Whether small disadvantaged business concerns were solicited and, if
not, why not;

(F) Whether women-owned small business concerns were solicited and, if
not, why not; and

(G) If applicable, the reason award was not made to a small business
concern.

(iv) Records of any outreach efforts to contact---

(A) Trade associations;

(B) Business development organizations;

(C) Conferences and trade fairs to locate small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, and women-owned small business sources; and

(D) Veterans service organizations.

(v) Records of internal guidance and encouragement provided to buyers
through---

(A) Workshops, seminars, training, etc.; and

(B) Monitoring performance to evaluate compliance with the program's
requirements.

\(vi\) On a contract-by-contract basis, records to support award data
submitted by the offeror to the Government, including the name, address,
and business size of each subcontractor. Contractors having commercial
plans need not comply with this requirement.

\(e\) In order to effectively implement this plan to the extent
consistent with efficient contract performance, the Contractor shall
perform the following functions:

\(1\) Assist small business, veteran-owned small business,
service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business,
small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns by
arranging solicitations, time for the preparation of bids, quantities,
specifications, and delivery schedules so as to facilitate the
participation by such concerns. Where the Contractor's lists of
potential small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled
veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small
disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business subcontractors
are excessively long, reasonable effort shall be made to give all such
small business concerns an opportunity to compete over a period of time.

\(2\) Provide adequate and timely consideration of the potentialities of
small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled
veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small
disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns in all
"make-or-buy" decisions.

\(3\) Counsel and discuss subcontracting opportunities with
representatives of small business, veteran-owned small business,
service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business,
small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business firms.

\(4\) Confirm that a subcontractor representing itself as a HUBZone
small business concern is identified as a certified HUBZone small
business concern by accessing the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
database or by contacting SBA.

\(5\) Provide notice to subcontractors concerning penalties and remedies
for misrepresentations of business status as small, veteran-owned small
business, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small
business for the purpose of obtaining a subcontract that is to be
included as part or all of a goal contained in the Contractor's
subcontracting plan.

\(f\) A master plan on a plant or division-wide basis that contains all
the elements required by paragraph (d) of this clause, except goals, may
be incorporated by reference as a part of the subcontracting plan
required of the offeror by this clause; provided---

\(1\) The master plan has been approved;

\(2\) The offeror ensures that the master plan is updated as necessary
and provides copies of the approved master plan, including evidence of
its approval, to the Contracting Officer; and

\(3\) Goals and any deviations from the master plan deemed necessary by
the Contracting Officer to satisfy the requirements of this contract are
set forth in the individual subcontracting plan.

\(g\) A commercial plan is the preferred type of subcontracting plan for
contractors furnishing commercial items. The commercial plan shall
relate to the offeror's planned subcontracting generally, for both
commercial and Government business, rather than solely to the Government
contract. Commercial plans are also preferred for subcontractors that
provide commercial items under a prime contract, whether or not the
prime contractor is supplying a commercial item.

\(h\) Prior compliance of the offeror with other such subcontracting
plans under previous contracts will be considered by the Contracting
Officer in determining the responsibility of the offeror for award of
the contract.

\(i\) The failure of the Contractor or subcontractor to comply in good
faith with---

\(1\) The clause of this contract entitled "Utilization Of Small
Business Concerns;" or

\(2\) An approved plan required by this clause, shall be a material
breach of the contract.

\(j\) The Contractor shall submit the following reports:

\(1\) [Standard
Form 294](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard23.html#wp1176744)*,
Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts.* This report shall be
submitted to the Contracting Officer semiannually and at contract
completion. The report covers subcontract award data related to this
contract. This report is not required for commercial plans.

\(2\) [Standard
Form 295](http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FormsStandard24.html#wp1176756)*,
Summary Subcontract Report.* This report encompasses all of the
contracts with the awarding agency. It must be submitted semi-annually
for contracts with the Department of Defense and annually for contracts
with civilian agencies. If the reporting activity is covered by a
commercial plan, the reporting activity must report annually all
subcontract awards under that plan. All reports submitted at the close
of each fiscal year (both individual and commercial plans) shall include
a breakout, in the Contractor's format, of subcontract awards, in whole
dollars, to small disadvantaged business concerns by North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) Industry Subsector. For a
commercial plan, the Contractor may obtain from each of its
subcontractors a predominant NAICS Industry Subsector and report all
awards to that subcontractor under its predominant NAICS Industry
Subsector.

#### 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996) [19.508(e)](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/19.html#19.508) [19.811-3(e)](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/19.html#19.811-3)

\(a\) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a
partial set-aside.

\(b\) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the
Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the
case of a contract for---

\(1\) [Services (except construction)]{.underline}. At least 50 percent
of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be
expended for employees of the concern.

\(2\) [Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such
supplies)]{.underline}. The concern shall perform work for at least 50
percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the
cost of materials.

\(3\) [General construction]{.underline}. The concern will, perform at
least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of
materials, with its own employees.

\(4\) [Construction by special trade contractors]{.underline}. The
concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract,
not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

#### 

#### 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES---SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 1999)19.708(b)(2)

\(a\) "Failure to make a good faith effort to comply with the
subcontracting plan", as used in this clause, means a willful or
intentional failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of
the subcontracting plan approved under the clause in this contract
entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan," or willful or intentional
action to frustrate the plan.

\(b\) Performance shall be measured by applying the percentage goals to
the total actual subcontracting dollars or, if a commercial plan is
involved, to the pro rata share of actual subcontracting dollars
attributable to Government contracts covered by the commercial plan. If,
at contract completion or, in the case of a commercial plan, at the
close of the fiscal year for which the plan is applicable, the
Contractor has failed to meet its subcontracting goals and the
Contracting Officer decides in accordance with paragraph (c) of this
clause that the Contractor failed to make a good faith effort to comply
with its subcontracting plan, established in accordance with the clause
in this contract entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan," the
Contractor shall pay the Government liquidated damages in an amount
stated. The amount of probable damages attributable to the Contractor\'s
failure to comply shall be an amount equal to the actual dollar amount
by which the Contractor failed to achieve each subcontract goal.

\(c\) Before the Contracting Officer makes a final decision that the
Contractor has failed to make such good faith effort, the Contracting
Officer shall give the Contractor written notice specifying the failure
and permitting the Contractor to demonstrate what good faith efforts
have been made and to discuss the matter. Failure to respond to the
notice may be taken as an admission that no valid explanation exists.
If, after consideration of all the pertinent data, the Contracting
Officer finds that the Contractor failed to make a good faith effort to
comply with the subcontracting plan, the Contracting Officer shall issue
a final decision to that effect and require that the Contractor pay the
Government liquidated damages as provided in paragraph (b) of this
clause.

\(d\) With respect to commercial plans, the Contracting Officer who
approved the plan will perform the functions of the Contracting Officer
under this clause on behalf of all agencies with contracts covered by
the commercial plan.

\(e\) The Contractor shall have the right of appeal, under the clause in
this contract entitled Disputes, from any final decision of the
Contracting Officer.

\(f\) Liquidated damages shall be in addition to any other remedies that
the Government may have.

#### 

#### 552.219-73 GOALS FOR SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JUNE 2005) (ALTERNATE I---SEP 1999)519.208(c)

\(a\) Maximum practicable utilization of small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns as subcontractors is a matter of national
interest with both social and economic benefits.

(1) The General Services Administration's (GSA's) commitment to ensuring
that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone
small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and
service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate as
subcontractors in the performance of this contract, consistent with its
efficient performance, must be reflected in the offeror's subcontracting
plan submitted pursuant to the clause of this contract at FAR 52.219-9,
Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

(2) In addressing the eleven elements described at FAR 52.219-9(d), the
offeror shall demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a
creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small,
small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled
veteran owned small business concerns in performing this contract. An
offeror submitting a commercial plan can demonstrate its commitment in
providing maximum practicable opportunities through subcontracting
opportunities it provides to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small
business concerns that relate to the offeror's production generally;
i.e., for both its commercial and Government business.

(3) The subcontracting plan shall include a description of the offeror's
subcontracting strategies used in previous contracts and significant
achievements, with an explanation of how this plan will build upon those
earlier achievements. Additionally, the offeror shall demonstrate
through its plan that it understands the small business subcontracting
program's objectives, GSA's expectations, and is committed to taking
those actions necessary to meet these goals or objectives.

\(b\) In determining the acceptability of any subcontracting plan, the
Contracting Officer will---

(1) Review the plan to verify that the offeror has demonstrated an
understanding of the small business subcontracting program's objectives
and GSA's expectations with respect to the programs and has included all
the information, goals, and assurances required by FAR 52.219-9;

(2) Consider previous goals and achievements of contractors in the same
industry;

(3) Consider information and potential sources obtained from agencies
administering national and local preference programs and other advocacy
groups in evaluating whether the goals stated in the plan adequately
reflect the anticipated potential for subcontracting to small, HUBZone
small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and
service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns; and

(4) Review the offeror's description of its strategies, historical
performance and significant achievements in placing subcontracts for the
same or similar products or services with small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran
owned small business concerns. The offeror's description can apply to
commercial as well as previous Government contracts.

(c) Failure to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan and/or correct
deficiencies in a plan within the time specified by the Contracting
Officer shall make the offeror ineligible for award.

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN OUTLINE (COMMERCIAL PLAN MODEL)

GSA provides the model on the following pages as a tool. You must adapt
this model plan to fit your subcontracting situation. The plan is not a
fill-in-the-blank form and [you must remove instructional
language.]{.underline}

**SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN OUTLINE (MODEL)**

# COMMERCIAL PLAN --FY 2007

**GSA provides this plan as a tool. It does not establish minimum
requirements for an acceptable plan. The model reflects objectives GSA
encourages contractors to adopt. Replace [COMPANY NAME]{.underline} with
your company's name. GSA expects offerors to thoroughly review the
requirements set forth in FAR 19.704, Subcontracting plan requirements,
and FAR clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, before
submitting their contracting plans.**

The model is not intended to replace any existing corporate plan, which
is more extensive. If you need assistance to locate small business
sources, contact: GSA, Regional Office of Small Business Utilization at
817-978-0800. Please note that the General Services Administration has
subcontracting goals of [39%]{.underline} for small business (SB),
[6%]{.underline} for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB),
[5%]{.underline} for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), [3%]{.underline}
for HUBZone Small Business (HUBZ), [5%]{.underline} for Veteran-Owned
Small Business (VOB), and [3%]{.underline} for Service-Disabled
Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVO), **for fiscal year
[2007]{.underline}.**

[Identification Data:]{.underline}

Company
Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
Date Prepared:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Solicitation
Number:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
Item/Service:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

[1. TYPE OF PLAN:]{.underline}

COMMERCIAL PLAN: *This type of plan is used when the contractor sells
large quantities of off-the-shelf commodities to many Government
agencies. Plans and goals are negotiated with the initial agency on a
company-wide basis rather than for individual contracts. The plan is
effective only during year approved. The contractor must provide a copy
of the initial agency approval, and must submit an annual SF 295 to GSA
with a breakout of subcontracting prorated for GSA.*

[2. GOALS:]{.underline}

*State separate dollar and percentage goals for small business, small
disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small
business, veteran-owned small business, and service-disabled
veteran-owned business in the following format. Express all dollar goals
as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars.*

A. Estimated dollar value of all planned subcontracting, i.e., to all
types of business concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE OF ALL        \$                \%
  PLANNED SUBCONTRACTING                                 

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> B. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to large business concerns. (all business concerns
> classified as other then small)

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO LARGE              \$                \%
  BUSINESS CONCERNS                                      

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> C. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to small business concerns is: (Include Small, Small
> Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned, and
> Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned,)

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO SMALL              \$                \%
  BUSINESS CONCERNS                                      

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> D. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to small disadvantaged business concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO SMALL              \$                \%
  DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS                        

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> E. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to women-owned small business concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO WOMEN OWNED        \$                \%
  SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS                                

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> F. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to HUBZone small business concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO HUBZONE SMALL      \$                \%
  BUSINESS CONCERNS                                      

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> G. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to veteran-owned small business concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO VETERAN OWNED      \$                \%
  SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS                                

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> H. Estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned
> subcontracting to service-disabled veteran-owned small business
> concerns is:

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------
  SUBCONTRACTING TO SERVICE            \$                \%
  DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL                           
  BUSINESS CONCERNS                                      

  ------------------------------- ---- ----------------- -----------------

> I. Products and/or services to be subcontracted under this contract,
> and the types of businesses supplying them, are: (Check all that
> apply).

BUSINESS CATEGORY OR SIZE

  --------- ------- -------- ---------- ----- ------- ---------- ------- -------
  PRODUCT / NAICS   LARGE    SMALL      SDB   WOSB    HUB-ZONE   VO      SDVO
  SERVICE                    BUSINESS                            SMALL   SMALL

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         
  --------- ------- -------- ---------- ----- ------- ---------- ------- -------

(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

I1. Explain the methods used to develop the subcontracting goals for
small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned,
service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business concerns.

I2. Explain how the product and service areas to be subcontracted were
established, how the areas to be subcontracted to small, HUBZone small,
small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
women-owned small business concerns were determined.

I3. How the capabilities of small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
business concerns were determined.

I4. Identify all source lists used in the determination process.

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> J. Indirect and overhead costs HAVE BEEN or HAVE NOT BEEN included in
> the dollar and percentage subcontracting goals stated above. (Check
> one.)
>
> K. If indirect and overhead costs HAVE BEEN included, explain the
> method used to determine the proportionate share of such costs to be
> allocated as subcontracts to small, HUBZone small, small
> disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
> women-owned business concerns.
>
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3\. [PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR:]{.underline}

*FAR 52.219-9(d)(7) requires information about the company employee who
will administer the subcontracting program. Please provide the name,
title, address, phone number, position within the corporate structure
and the duties of that employee.*

[Name:]{.underline}

[Title:]{.underline}

[Position:]{.underline}

[Address:]{.underline}

[Telephone:]{.underline}

[Duties]{.underline}: The Program Administrator\'s general overall
responsibility for the Contractor\'s subcontracting program, i.e.,
developing, preparing, and executing individual subcontracting plans and
monitoring performance relative to this particular plan. These duties
may include, but are not limited to the following activities.

> A. Developing and promoting company/division policy statements that
> demonstrate the company\'s/division\'s support for awarding contracts
> and subcontracts to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
> veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
> business concerns.
>
> B. Developing and maintaining bidders\' lists of small, HUBZone small,
> small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned,
> and women-owned small business concerns from all possible sources.
>
> C. Ensuring periodic rotation of potential subcontractors on bidders\'
> lists.
>
> D. Assuring that small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
> veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
> business concerns are included on the bidders\' list for every
> subcontract solicitation for products and services they are capable of
> providing.
>
> E. Ensuring that subcontract procurement \"packages\" are designed to
> permit the maximum possible participation of small, HUBZone small,
> small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned,
> and women-owned small business concerns.
>
> F. Reviewing subcontract solicitations to remove statements, clauses,
> etc., which might tend to restrict or prohibit small, HUBZone small,
> small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned,
> and women-owned small business participation.
>
> G. Ensuring that the subcontract bid proposal review board documents
> its reasons for not selecting any low bids submitted by small, HUBZone
> small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled
> veteran-owned, and women-owned small business concerns.
>
> H. Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of contract and
> subcontract award records.
>
> I. Attending or arranging for the attendance of company counselors at
> Business Opportunity Workshops, Minority Business Enterprise Seminars,
> Trade Fairs, etc.
>
> J. Directly or indirectly counseling small, HUBZone small, small
> disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
> women-owned small business concerns on subcontracting opportunities
> and how to prepare bids to the company
>
> K. Providing notice to subcontractors concerning penalties for
> misrepresentations of business status as small, HUBZone small, small
> disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or
> women-owned small business for the purpose of obtaining a subcontract
> that is to be included as part or all of a goal contained in the
> contractor\'s subcontracting plan.
>
> L. Conducting or arranging training for purchasing personnel regarding
> the intent and impact of Public Law 95-907 on purchasing procedures.
>
> M. Developing and maintaining an incentive program for buyers whom
> support the subcontracting program.
>
> N. Monitoring the company\'s performance and making any adjustments
> necessary to achieve the subcontract plan goals.
>
> O. Preparing and submitting timely reports.
>
> P. Coordinating the company\'s activities during compliance reviews by
> Federal agencies.

Q. Developing and submitting a new commercial Small Business
Subcontracting Plan every year, no later than one month prior to the
company's fiscal year.

4\. [EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY]{.underline}

*FAR 52.219-9(d)(8) requires a description of the efforts your company
will make to ensure that small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
business concerns will have an equitable opportunity to compete for
subcontracts. These efforts may include, but are not limited to the
following activities:*

> A. Outreach efforts to obtain sources:
>
> \_\_\_ Contacting minority and small business trade associations
>
> \_\_\_ Contacting business development organizations
>
> \_\_\_ Requesting sources from the Central Contractor Registration,
> Dynamic Small Business Search (DSB).
>
> \_\_\_ Attending small, minority, and women-owned business procurement
> conferences and trade fairs.
>
> B. Internal efforts to guide and encourage purchasing personnel:
>
> \_\_\_ Presenting workshops, seminars and training programs
>
> \_\_\_ Establishing, maintaining and using small, HUBZone small, small
> disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
> women-owned business source lists, guides and other data for
> soliciting subcontracts
>
> \_\_\_ Monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with the
> subcontracting plan
>
> C. Additional efforts: (Please describe)

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5\. [CLAUSE INCLUSION AND FLOWDOWN]{.underline}

*FAR 52.219-9(d)(9) requires that your company provide assurances that
it will include the clause at FAR 52.219-8, \"Utilization of Small
Business Concerns,\" in all subcontracts that offer further
subcontracting opportunities.*

*FAR 52.219-9(d)(9) also requires that your company agrees in this plan
that it will require all subcontractors, except small business concerns,
that receive subcontracts in excess of \$500,000 (\$1,000,000 for
construction) to adopt a plan complies with the requirements of FAR
52.219-9, \"Small Business Subcontracting Plan.\"*

**[COMPANY NAME]{.underline}** agrees that the clause will be included
and that the plans will be reviewed against the minimum requirements for
such plans. The acceptability of percentage goals for small, HUBZone
small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled
veteran-owned, and women-owned small business concerns must be
determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the supplies and
services involved, the availability of potential small, HUBZone small,
small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
women-owned small business subcontractors and prior experience. Once the
plans are negotiated, approved, and implemented, the plans must be
monitored through the submission of periodic reports, including Standard
Form (SF) 294 and SF 295 reports.

In accordance with policy letters published by the Office of Federal
Procurement Policy, such assurance must describe the offer\'s procedures
for the review, approval and monitoring for compliance with such
subcontracting plans.

6\. [REPORTING AND COOPERATION]{.underline}

*FAR 52.219-9(d)(10) requires that your company (1) cooperate in any
studies or surveys as may be required, (2) submit periodic reports which
show compliance with the subcontracting plan; (3) submit Individual
Subcontract Reports and Summary Subcontract Reports through the eSRS
website; and (4) ensure that subcontractors agree to submit Individual
Subcontract Reports and Summary Subcontract Reports through the eSRS
website.*

[Calendar Period]{.underline} [Report Due]{.underline} [Date Due\
]{.underline}10/01\--03/31 Individual Subcontract Report 04/30\
04/01\--09/30 Individual Subcontract Report 10/30\
10/01\--09/30 Summary Subcontract Report 10/30

7\. [RECORDKEEPING]{.underline}

*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. These
records include, but are not limited to, the following:*

A. Small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned,
service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business concern
source lists, guides, and other data identifying such vendors.

B. Organizations contacted for small, HUBZone small, small
disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
women-owned small business sources.

C. On a contract-by-contract basis, records on all subcontract
solicitations over \$100,000 which indicate for each solicitation:

> C1. Whether small business concerns were solicited, and if not, why
> not.
>
> C2. Whether HUBZone small business concerns were solicited, and if
> not, why not.
>
> C3. Whether small disadvantaged business concerns were solicited, and
> if not, why not.
>
> C4. Whether veteran-owned small business concerns were solicited, and
> if not, why not.
>
> C5. Whether service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns
> were solicited, and if not, why not.
>
> C6. Whether women-owned small business concerns were solicited, and if
> not, why not.
>
> C7. Reasons for the failure of solicited small, small disadvantaged,
> service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business
> concerns to receive the subcontract award.

D. Records to support other outreach efforts, e.g., contacts with
minority and small business trade associations, attendance at small,
HUBZone small, minority, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned,
and women-owned small business procurement conference and trade fairs.

E. Records to support internal activities to (1) guide and encourage
purchasing personnel, e.g., workshops, seminars, training programs,
incentive awards; and (2) monitor activities to evaluate compliance.

F. On a contract-by-contract basis, records to support subcontract award
data including the name, address and business size of each
subcontractor. (This item is not required for company or division-wide
commercial plans).

> G. Other records to support your compliance with the subcontracting
> plan: (Please describe)\
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8\. [TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS]{.underline}

*FAR 52.219-8(a) requires your company to establish and use procedures
to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of
your subcontracts with small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
business concerns.*

**[COMPANY NAME]{.underline}** has established and uses such
procedures:\
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9\. [DESCRIPTION OF GOOD FAITH EFFORT]{.underline}

*Maximum practicable utilization of small,* *HUBZone small,* *small
disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and
Women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors in Government
contracts is a matter of national interest with both social and economic
benefits. When a contractor fails to make a good faith effort to comply
with a subcontracting plan, these objectives are not achieved, and 15
U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F) directs that the contractor must pay liquidated
damages.* In order to demonstrate your compliance with a good faith
effort to achieve the small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged,
veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small
business subcontracting goals, outline the steps your company plans to
take. These steps will be negotiated with the contracting officer prior
to approval of the plan.\
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The offeror is advised that this subcontracting plan will be made a
material part of the contract and that the submission of the Individual
Subcontract Reports and Summary Subcontract Reports through the eSRS
website will be made a line item deliverable in the contract.

10\. [SIGNATURES REQUIRED]{.underline}

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| This subcontracting plan was      | This subcontracting plan was      |
| submitted by:                     | accepted by:                      |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Signature:]{.underline}          | [Signature:]{.underline}          |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Typed Name:]{.underline}         | [Typed Name:]{.underline}         |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Title:]{.underline}              | [Title]{.underline}: Contracting  |
|                                   | Officer                           |
| [Date:]{.underline}               |                                   |
|                                   | [Date:]{.underline}               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| This subcontracting plan was      | This subcontracting plan was      |
| reviewed by:                      | reviewed by:                      |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Signature:]{.underline}          | [Signature:]{.underline}          |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Typed Name:]{.underline}         | [Typed Name:]{.underline}         |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Title:]{.underline} Small        | [Title]{.underline}: SBA PCR      |
| Business Technical Advisor        |                                   |
|                                   | [Date:]{.underline}               |
| [Date:]{.underline}               |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+