Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.2415.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors

(c)(3)(i) The extent of participation of small businesses in performance of the contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor, shall be addressed in the source selection for contracts to be awarded using the tradeoff source selection process (see FAR 15.101–1) that require the use of the clause at FAR 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.