High RiskFARSmall Business

52.219-9 — Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

Prime contractors above the applicable threshold must submit a subcontracting plan with goals for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB subcontracting.

Official Regulation Text

See 48 CFR 52.219-9 for the full regulatory text.

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.219-9

Compliance Checklist

  • Submit a subcontracting plan with percentage goals by small business category
  • Plan must be approved before contract award
  • Submit ISR (Individual Subcontract Report) semi-annually via eSRS
  • Submit SSR (Summary Subcontract Report) annually
  • Failure to comply subjects contractor to liquidated damages

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

No flow-down required

This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.

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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.