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Subcontracting plans can create opportunities for small businesses. If you’re a small business looking to work with the federal government, subcontracting can be a valuable way to get started.
Large federal contractors are often required to create subcontracting plans that include goals for working with small businesses. These plans can open the door to new partnerships and contracting opportunities.
This training explains what subcontracting plans are, how they work, and how your business can benefit.
A subcontracting plan is a requirement for certain large federal contracts. It outlines how a prime contractor will provide opportunities to small businesses.
These plans typically include:
Subcontracting plans are required for most contracts over a certain dollar threshold when awarded to large businesses.
Subcontracting plans are designed to increase small business participation in federal contracting.
What this means for you:
Subcontracting can be a strong entry point if you’re not ready to compete as a prime contractor.
Subcontracting plans often include goals for working with different types of small businesses, including:
If your business qualifies under one or more of these categories, you may have additional opportunities.
When a large business is awarded a federal contract, they must:
Agencies review these efforts to ensure compliance.
Subcontracting can help you:
Many small businesses start as subcontractors before becoming prime contractors.
To take advantage of subcontracting opportunities to:
Building relationships is the key to finding opportunities.
Connect with a small business specialist
Attend small business outreach events
Explore subcontracting resources
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When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
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