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                            519.705-5 Awards involving subcontracting plans.
        
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519.705-5 Awards involving subcontracting plans.519.705-5 Awards involving subcontracting plans. 		    (a)  Subcontracting plans requiring SBTA and SBA PCR review. 					           						             							              (1)  For each contract that requires a subcontracting plan, the contracting officer will submit electronically the apparent successful offeror’s subcontracting plan to the SBTA who will coordinate review by the SBA PCR. When the contracting officer makes multiple awards under a solicitation, electronically submit the subcontracting plans of all apparent successful offerors. 							               								                 									                  (i)  Except as noted in paragraph (b) of this section, provide the SBTA an electronic copy of the plan at least 5 workdays before the anticipated award date. 								                 								                 									                  (ii)  Consider any recommendations the SBTA or SBA PCR provides about whether to accept or reject a subcontracting plan. In the case of an unresolved disagreement, notify the AA OSDBU and consider any subsequent advice the AA OSDBU provides. Document the final decision in the contract file. 								                 								                 									                  (iii) If the contracting officer does not receive review comments from the SBTA within 5 workdays, the contracting officer shall document the file and continue with the award process (see FAR 19.705-5(a)(3)). 								                 							               						             					           				         				         					          (b)  Subcontracting plans requiring AA OSDBU review. 					           						             							              (1)  The AA OSDBU (through the contracting officer’s designated SBTA or Regional SBUC) will review the SBTA’s and SBA PCR’s recommendations for contracts that meet either of these conditions: 							               								                 									                  (i)  Contract performance will occur in two or more Regions and the estimated value of the acquisition exceeds $50 million (including options), excluding multiple award schedule contracts. 								                 								                 									                  (ii)  Based on political sensitivity or importance to GSA, the AA OSDBU designates the procurement for review. 								                 							               						             						             							              (2)  The contracting officer shall provide the SBTA an electronic copy of the plan at least 10 days before the anticipated award date. The SBTA and SBA PCR have 5 workdays to review and comment on the plan, and the AA OSDBU (through the contracting officer’s designated SBTA or Regional SBUC) has 5 workdays to review their recommendations and respond. All reviews must be completed in 10 workdays unless the contracting officer grants an extension. 						             						             							              (3)  The contracting officer shall consider any recommendations the SBTA, SBA PCR, or AA OSDBU provides about whether to accept or reject a subcontracting plan. Document the final decision in the contract file. 						             						             							              (4) If the contracting officer does not receive review comments from the SBTA (inclusive of AA OSDBU review) within 10 workdays, the contracting officer shall document the file and continue with the award process (see FAR 19.705-5(a)(3)). 						             					           				         				         					          (c)  Notification letter for individual subcontracting plans. 					           						             							              (1)  The contracting officer shall approve the subcontracting plan as part of the award. After approval of an individual subcontracting plan, using FORMAT A in paragraph (c) of this section, the contracting officer shall electronically send a notification letter to the contractor confirming the subcontracting plan effective dates and when a new or updated plan will be required. The contracting officer shall also inform the contractor of the reporting requirements and due dates for submitting their Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) through the eSRS. 						             						             							              (2)  The contracting officer shall send the letter electronically with the award package or as soon as practicable after award. 						             					           				         			       			      FORMAT A 				         				        Name Address City, State, Zip Code 				        Re: Approved Subcontracting Plan and Required Reports for Contract 				        No. _______________: 				        Dear _________________: 				        Your individual subcontracting plan submitted for the subject contract has been approved for the base period [insert MM/DD/YY through MM/DD/YY] with goals that are subject to revision for each remaining option period (if any). 				        You must submit subcontracting reports through the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (  https://www.esrs.gov/) using the Individual Summary Report (semi-annually) and the Summary Subcontract Report (annually). 				        Use the Individual Summary Report (ISR) to report cumulative subcontracting activity under this contract. Submit the report semiannually by April 30 for the reporting period October 1-March 31 and by October 30 for the reporting period April 1-September 30. A separate report is required at contract completion. If requested by the Contracting Officer, you must furnish the name and size status of your subcontractor(s), and the dollar amount of the subcontract(s). 				        Use the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) to report total subcontracting activity under all of your GSA contracts. Submit the report annually for the period October 1-September 30 (the Government fiscal year). The report is due on or before October 30th of each year. A new reporting cycle begins October 1st of each year. Include the Contracting Officer (CO), Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), the Small Business Administration (SBA) Commercial Market Representative (CMR), the Small Business Technical Advisor (SBTA), and GSA's Subcontracting Plan Program Manager in the email distribution when submitting the ISR and SSR via eSRS. 				        [*Insert address of contracting office administering the contract], with a copy to: [insert address of SBTA in Region or Central Office service where contract was awarded*]. 				         					           						            (d)                      *Notification letter for commercial plans*. 						             							               								                (1)  The contracting officer shall approve the commercial plan as part of the award. After approval of a commercial plan, using FORMAT B in paragraph (d) of this section, electronically send a notification letter to the contractor informing them of requirements and due dates for submitting the SSR via eSRS and confirm the subcontracting plan effective dates and when a new or updated plan will be required. 							               							               								                (2)  Send the letter with the award package or as soon as practicable after award.FORMAT B 				         				        Name Address City, State, Zip Code 				        Re: Approved Subcontracting Plan and Required Reports for Contract 				        No. _______________: 				        Dear _________________: 				        Your commercial plan, submitted in connection with the subject contract has been approved for the period of [insert MM/DD/YY through MM/DD/YY], by [insert name, address, and telephone number of approving official]. You must submit your Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) via eSRS. The SSR is an annual report due on or before October 30th of each year. The reporting period is October 1-September 30, *i.e.*, the Government fiscal year. The report should summarize subcontracting activity under all contracts awarded during the current fiscal year that are covered by this commercial plan. 				        If at any time during contract performance you are unable to identify capable small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned small, veteran-owned small and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, please contact your local Small Business Technical Advisor or the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. 				        In addition, please include the SBA Commercial Market Representative (CMR) in the email distribution on the SSR in eSRS, [insert email address of contracting office administering the contract]. 				        Sincerely, 				        Contracting Officer. 	  **Parent topic:**  519.705 Responsibilities of the contracting officer under the subcontracting assistance program.
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