48 CFR § 219.705-4 - 219.705-4 Reviewing the subcontracting plan.

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# 219.705-4 219.705-4   Reviewing the subcontracting plan.

(d)(i) Challenge any subcontracting plan that does not contain positive goals. A small disadvantaged business goal of less than five percent must be approved one level above the contracting officer.

(ii) The contracting officer may use the checklist at PGI 219.705-4 when reviewing subcontracting plans in accordance with FAR 19.705-4.

[82 FR 61480, Dec. 28, 2017]