| name | subcontracting-plan |
| title | Small Business Subcontracting Plan |
| description | Drafts a FAR 52.219-9-compliant Small Business Subcontracting Plan for federal prime contractors. Sets percentage goals for SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB with market-based justifications, outreach strategies, and eSRS reporting. Use when preparing subcontracting plans for federal proposals, responding to FAR 52.219-9, or updating existing subcontracting commitments. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/subcontracting-plan |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | government-contracts |
| language | en |
Small Business Subcontracting Plan
Generates a subcontracting plan establishing small business participation goals, outreach methods, and compliance mechanisms required by FAR 52.219-9 for federal prime contracts.
Prerequisites
Collect before drafting:
- Prime contract details — contract number, agency, value, period of performance, NAICS codes
- Contractor identifiers — legal name, UEI, CAGE code, TIN, SAM.gov registration status
- Scope of work — SOW/PWS identifying subcontractable elements
- Market research — DSBS search results, prior subcontracting history, agency goal benchmarks
- Corporate structure — parent/subsidiary or joint venture details if applicable
Quick Start
- Gather prerequisites above
- Draft sections 1–7 per the plan structure below
- Populate goal table with SBA benchmarks for relevant NAICS sector
- Validate against the compliance checks at the end
Plan Structure
1. Introduction
- Cite FAR 52.219-9 as legal basis
- State commitment to maximum practicable small business participation
- Note plan is a material contract term subject to breach remedies
2. Contractor Information
Include: legal business name, address, UEI, CAGE code, TIN, prime contract number, contracting agency, contract value, period of performance, parent company/JV (if applicable). Verify against SAM.gov.
3. Small Business Goals
Present as a table with columns: Category | Abbreviation | Goal (%) | Dollar Target | Justification.
Required categories: SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB.
- Base percentages on current SBA benchmarks for the NAICS sector
- Support each goal with DSBS availability data
- Include narrative justification per category
4. Subcontracting Opportunities
For each subcontractable line item, map: work package, description, estimated value, NAICS code, size standard, target SB category. Reference DSBS and agency vendor databases.
5. Methods for Achieving Goals
Address all six required elements:
- Outreach — matchmaking events, PTAC engagement, SBA resources
- Source selection — equitable competition procedures for small businesses
- Mentor-protégé / teaming — capacity-building arrangements
- Payment terms — pay small business subs within 15 days of government payment receipt
