(a) When you calculate the applicable threshold, consider the actual or estimated value of the contract for the entire term of the contract, including any option period(s). This also applies to schedule contracts and other indefinite delivery type contracts. Consider the estimated value of all orders expected to be placed during the term plus all options.
(b) FAR 19.705-2(d) permits you to require submission of subcontracting plans with initial offers under a negotiated acquisition. You must require all offerors (other than small business concerns) to submit subcontracting plans with their initial offers when a negotiated acquisition meets all conditions listed below:
(1) You anticipate receiving individual subcontracting plans (not commercial plans).
(2) You will award on the basis of trade-offs among cost or price and technical and/or management factors under FAR 15.101-1.
(3) The acquisition is not a commercial item acquisition.
(4) The acquisition offers more than minimal subcontracting opportunities.
(5) An offeror’s subcontracting plan is identified as an evaluation factor in the solicitation.
(c) Nothing in paragraph (b) above limits your ability to request subcontracting plans with initial offers under other negotiated acquisitions when you decide such action is appropriate under FAR 19.705-2(d). For example, such action may be appropriate for multiple award schedules where GSA may have responsibility for negotiating commercial plans.
(d) Notify the AAOSBU after receipt of offers if you determine that an apparent successful offeror’s proposal has no subcontracting opportunities.
(1) Coordinate the notice through your Small Business Technical Advisor. In a regional contracting activity, also coordinate the notice through the regional small business staff.
(2) Obtain AAOSBU concurrence on the determination prior to contract award.
