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section53.219

Small business programs

Overview

This section prescribes the use of Standard Form (SF) 294 for reporting subcontracting achievements across various small business categories as required by FAR Part 19.

Key Rules

  • Prescribed Form: Standard Form 294, Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts (Rev. Nov 2021).
  • Scope of Coverage: The form is used to track data for small businesses, Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs), Indian tribes, Veteran-Owned (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), and Women-Owned (WOSB) small businesses.
  • Reproduction: Local reproduction of the SF 294 is explicitly authorized.
  • Regulatory Link: This section serves as the formal prescription for forms mandated by the substantive policies found in FAR Part 19.

Practical Implications

  • Contractors with individual subcontracting plans must use SF 294 to provide the government with a snapshot of their socio-economic subcontracting spend on a specific contract.
  • Accurate and timely submission of this form is essential for maintaining compliance with a contractor’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan and influences past performance ratings.

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