Submission for OMB Review and Public Comments; Comment Entitled Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans

Samenvatting

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration, Office of Acquisition Policy has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans. A request for public comments was published at 67 FR 11701, March 15, 2002. No comments were received. This information collection will ensure that small and small disadvantaged business concerns are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in construction, repair, and alteration or lease contracts. Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans requires all negotiated solicitations having an anticipated award value over $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction), submission of a subcontracting plan with other than small business concerns when a negotiated acquisition meets all four of the following conditions: When the contracting officer anticipates receiving individual subcontracting plans (not commercial plans); When the award is based on tr