Medium RiskFARSmall Business

52.219-8 — Utilization of Small Business Concerns

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

Requires contractors to maximize subcontracting opportunities for small business concerns.

Official Regulation Text

See 48 CFR 52.219-8 for the full regulatory text.

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.219-8

Compliance Checklist

  • Make good faith efforts to award subcontracts to small business concerns
  • Comply with any subcontracting plan required under FAR 52.219-9

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

Flow-down required

This clause must be included in subcontracts with all subcontractors at all tiers where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Sections H, I.

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This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.