The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires most large business contractors to have a plan approved by the government to subcontract a certain amount of their work to the various types of small business contractors (i.e., SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.). In the last few years, we have seen a noticeable increase in activity related to these subcontracting plans.
SBA changed its subcontracting rules in July 2013 and since then has stepped up its audits to determine how well contractors are complying with their subcontracting plans. The FAR, which has lagged behind the updated SBA regulations, is now poised to catch up in several respects based on proposed changes released on June 10, 2015.
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Interested parties may submit written comments on this proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 10, 2015 by mail to the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 1800 F. Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405. Cite FAR case 2014-003.
Comments also may be sent via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching “FAR Case 2014-003.” Select the link “Comment Now” that corresponds with “FAR Case 2014-003.” Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and “FAR Case 2014-003” on your attached document.
