FAR 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns
Prescribed in 19.708(a) | ||
| Effective Date: | 1 July 2013 | |
| Clause or Provision: | Clause | |
| Provision or Clause Number: | 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns | |
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| Applicable: | Fixed Price Service; Cost Reimbursement Research and Development; Fixed Price Research and Development; Cost Reimbursement Supply; Fixed Price Supply; Cost Reimbursement Service; Fixed Price Construction; Cost Reimbursement Construction; Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Communication Services; Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements; Architect-Engineering; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Utility Services; | |
| Optional: | Simplified Acquisition Procedures; | |
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| Clause Overview: |
Policy (a)It is the policy of the United States that small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems. It is further the policy of the United States that its prime contractors establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of their subcontracts with small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns. (b) The Contractor hereby agrees to carry out this policy in the awarding of subcontracts to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be conducted by the United States Small Business Administration or the awarding agency of the United States as may be necessary to determine the extent of the Contractor’s compliance with this clause. Definitions | |
| Important Notes/Requirements: |
FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan establishes the requirements for this clause. Risk of Non-Compliance
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| Incorporated by Reference: | Yes | |
| Uniform Contract Format: | I | |
| Editor: | Marshall | |
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