What Does the Government Mean by "Who Is Really Doing the Work" on Small-Business Contracts in 2026?
Agencies mean the prime must self-perform the required share of work under FAR 52.219-14 and SBA rules. Noncompliance can kill awards and trigger debarment.
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•7 min readWhat Is "Who Is Really Doing the Work" on Small-Business Contracts and Who Does It Affect?
What is "Who Is Really Doing the Work" on Small-Business Contracts?
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According to FAR 52.219-14 and 13 CFR 125.6, this phrase means the government is checking whether the small-business prime, not the subcontractor, performs the required share of contract work. SBA also reviews whether the firms are affiliated under 13 CFR 121.103, especially when a subcontractor controls key labor, management, or performance.