DATE: November 30, 2021
Class Deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Exceptions to the Limitations on Subcontracting Requirements for Small Business Concerns under FAR Part 19
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) issued CAAC Letter 2021-02 on August 13, 2021, authorizing agencies to issue class deviations implementing SBA’s rule at 13 CFR 125.6 to implement exclusions to FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations of Subcontracting.
The DOE class deviation and CAAC Letter 2021-02 with the FAR Deviation Text are attached.
Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov.