Subcontracting is federally mandated for federal research contracts that exceed $750,000. Therefore, the University of Pittsburgh must develop a subcontracting plan during the pre-award stage for each federal proposal that is submitted to federal agencies. View Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 19.7 for further details.
Utilize the following information for completing your Small Business Subcontracting plans. Note: The title “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” is an abbreviated version of the formal title found in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), which reads “Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plans”:
Resources
- Preparing Small Business Subcontracting Plan Step-by-Step: this resource offers quick start instructions for working with Purchasing Services to develop a competitive small business subcontracting plan in the quickest turn-around time.
- Dedicated Small Business Subcontracting Plan Inbox – send your final budget and completed Small Business Subcontracting Plan Checklist to subcontractingplans@cfo.pitt.edu. This inbox is covered by multiple Procurement Specialist and will ensure the quickest turn-around time.
- Small Business Subcontracting Plan Checklist – complete this checklist and attach to each final budget provided to Purchasing Services. Review the sample budget template included in the checklist.
- Guide to the preparation of Small/Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plans – this guide is a resource for those who are preparing a subcontracting plan.
- Review Page 5 – “After Submission”
- Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR) Sample
- Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) Sample
- Review Page 5 – “After Submission”
- Finding Small Businesses and DBE Suppliers - utilize these resources if you need to source supplemental DBE suppliers throughout the contract term:
- Small Business Subcontracting Plan FAQ