(d) Contracting officers must -
(i) Use the guide at Appendix DD to evaluate all subcontracting plans, except those for commercial items; and
(ii) Require submission of subcontracting plans that cover the required elements to their satisfaction, notwithstanding the score given a plan evaluated in accordance with Appendix DD. Plans are not acceptable if they do not-
(A) Adequately address the six required statutory elements; or
(B) Provide sufficient information to enable the contracting officer to answer affirmatively questions A through H of Appendix DD, Part 2, Number 8.
(iii) Carefully consider the acceptability of any plan with a score of 70 or fewer points. Identify those areas where the plan is deficient, and discuss them with the offeror to try to get the deficiencies corrected. After discussions, if plans are still scored at 70 or fewer points and are determined acceptable, include the rationale for that determination in the contract file. Provide a copy of the determination and rationale to the local Small Business Specialist.
