As of 2024SBA SUBNet
Detailed Answer
Finding subcontracting information requires multiple approaches:
**SBA SUBNet:**
- Primary portal for subcontracting opportunities
- Prime contractors post subcontracting needs
- Search by NAICS, geography, or keywords
- Free registration and access
- Direct connection to primes seeking subs
**Small business utilization data:**
- SBA.gov Small Business Dashboard
- Individual company scorecard data
- Agency-level small business achievement
- Identifies primes with subcontracting commitments
**Direct outreach to primes:**
- Identify prime contractors on target contracts
- Contact their small business liaison officer
- Attend prime contractor supplier days
- Register in prime contractor portals
- Respond to subcontracting RFIs
**Finding primes with subcontracting goals:**
- Large contracts include subcontracting plans
- Primes have small business goals to meet
- Review agency small business awards
- Track contract modifications and work scope
**What subcontracting plans contain:**
- Dollar and percentage goals by category
- Outreach and development programs
- Good faith effort commitments
- Reporting requirements
**Building subcontracting relationships:**
- Target contracts where your capability fills gaps
- Demonstrate value beyond meeting goals
- Build relationships before primes need you
- Attend Procurement Technical Assistance Center events
- Use mentor-protégé relationships strategically