(c) Early recognition of deficiencies in contract performance and prompt notification to the subcontractor and SBA are of particular importance. Any indication that the subcontractor requires technical or management assistance must be promptly reported to the SBA office awarded the contract, and the contract file documented.
If the SBA fails to act in a timely manner to help the subcontractor take corrective action, the contracting officer must report this failure to the Associate Director, Small Business Programs, with recommendation for action. Matters that cannot be resolved with Associate Directors must be referred to the Director, Small Business Programs.
[AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]
