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Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act of 2024

December 31, 2024

federal contractingsmall businesssubcontractinggovernment procurementoversight

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would change how federal s are evaluated and paid, potentially impacting the revenue and contract eligibility of thousands of businesses that work with the federal government.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Prime contractors

They must provide contract status updates to subcontractors and face potential loss of incentive fees based on small business utilization.

Subcontractors

They gain a formal right to request contract status information and a mechanism to report non-responsive prime contractors.

Small business concerns

They are the focus of new outreach requirements and utilization goals intended to increase their participation in federal contracts.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes new requirements for federal s to improve transparency and small business participation in government contracts. It mandates studies on contractor performance, creates new notification rights for subcontractors, and ties performance-based incentive fees to small business utilization goals.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a prime contractor ignores a subcontractor's request for information?
The bill requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to create a process for the subcontractor to report the delay to a contracting officer, who must then document the incident and consider it in the 's performance assessment.
Will prime contractors lose money for failing to meet small business goals?
Yes, the bill allows agencies to withhold performance-based incentive fees if small business utilization drops below 50% of the agreed-upon plan.
What is the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)?
It is a federal system used to track subcontracting data; the bill mandates a modernization plan for this system to be developed by the GSA.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would change how federal s are evaluated and paid, potentially impacting the revenue and contract eligibility of thousands of businesses that work with the federal government.

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Connected Entities

personComptroller General of the United States“Requested to conduct several studies related to subcontracting.”Map →
personContracting Officer“Receives notifications regarding contract status.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Oversight and Accountability“The bill is referred to this committee for consideration.”Map →
personAdministrator for Federal Procurement Policy“Participating in the study on strengthening enforcement mechanisms.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Small Business“The bill is referred to this committee for consideration.”Map →
personAttorney General“Requested to conduct a study on strengthening enforcement mechanisms.”Map →
personAdministrator of the Small Business Administration“Participating in the study on strengthening enforcement mechanisms.”Map →
personAdministrator of General Services“Participating in the study on strengthening enforcement mechanisms.”Map →
organizationFederal Acquisition Regulatory Council“Responsible for revising the Federal Acquisition Regulation.”Map →
personSubcontractor“Requests notifications regarding contract status.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment5
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