Small Business Subcontracting & Prompt Payment Compliance

The contract requires expert guidance on adhering to federal acquisition regulations related to small business subcontracting and prompt payment practices, specifically FAR 52.219-9 concerning subcontracting plans and FAR 52.232-40 on accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The work entails ensuring full compliance with these regulatory requirements under a subcontracting arrangement tied to a Department of Energy contract managed by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, with performance occurring in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The engagement demands detailed knowledge of federal subcontracting obligations, including the development and implementation of effective subcontracting plans that meet small business participation goals and the timely processing of accelerated payments to qualifying small business subcontractors as mandated by the FAR. Response to this solicitation is due by July 9, 2026, with no specified solicitation number, and the opportunity is open to entities capable of providing legal and regulatory compliance advisory services tailored to federal subcontracting frameworks. While the contract type is classified as a subcontract and no set-aside designation is indicated, the focus remains squarely on enabling the prime contractor to fulfill its statutory obligations to small businesses through structured compliance mechanisms. The work must align with the Department of Energy’s expectations for responsible subcontractor management and accelerated payment execution, ensuring adherence to both the letter and intent of the applicable federal regulations.