As prescribed in 270.105(b), use the following provision:

Pilot Program To Incentivize Contracting With Employee-Owned Businesses—Subcontracting Certification (Nov 2024)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision, qualified business has the meaning given in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 252.270-7002, Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses, clause of this solicitation.

(b) Limitations on subcontracting. The Offeror certifies that in performance of the contract it will not expend more than 50 percent of the amount paid under the contract on subcontracts unless—

(1) The subcontract is awarded to a qualified business;

(2) The contract is for products and the subcontract is for materials not available from another qualified business; or

(3) A waiver is granted.

(End of provision)