Meet and exceed small business subcontracting requirements
Last reviewed on May 12, 2026.
Subcontracting plans apply to large primes on unrestricted contracts above specific thresholds. They commit the prime to use small business subcontractors. The Limitation on Subcontracting rule is a different requirement that applies to small business primes on set-aside contracts and restricts how much they can subcontract out. Both rules exist to support small business participation; they apply to different prime types and different contract structures.