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(Added April 26, 2007)

                      

PGI 219.7—THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM
(See DFARS 219.7 - Pop-up window, PGI Viewer mode)

 

PGI 219.702  Statutory requirements

 

      (i)  The test program—

 

              (A)  Will be conducted—

 

                     (1)  From October 1, 1990, through September 30, 2010;

 

                     (2)  In accordance with the DoD test plan, “Test Program for Negotiation of Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plans”; and

 

                     (3)  By the military departments and defense agencies through specifically designated contracting activities; and

 

              (B)  Permits contractors selected for participation in the test program by the designated contracting activities to—

 

                     (1)  Negotiate plant, division, or company-wide comprehensive subcontracting plans instead of individual contract subcontracting plans; and

 

                     (2)  Use the comprehensive plans when performing any DoD contract or subcontract that requires a subcontracting plan.

 

      (ii)  During the test period, comprehensive subcontracting plans will be—

 

              (A)  Negotiated on an annual basis by the designated contracting activities;

 

              (B)  Incorporated by the contractors' cognizant contract administration activity into all of the participating contractors' active DoD contracts that require a plan; and

 

              (C)  Accepted for use by contractors participating in the test, whether performing at the prime or subcontract level.