52.219-11 — Special 8(a) Contract Conditions.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.219-11 — Special 8(a) Contract Conditions.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.219-11 Special 8(a) Contract Conditions. As prescribed in 19.811-3(a), insert the following clause: Special 8( a ) Contract Conditions (JAN 2017) The Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees to the following: (a) To furnish the supplies or services set forth in this contract according to the specifications and the terms and conditions hereof by subcontracting with an eligible concern pursuant to the provisions of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 637(a)). (b) That in the event SBA does not award a subcontract for all or a part of the work hereunder, this contract may be terminated either in whole or in part without cost to either party. (c) Except for novation agreements, delegates to the ____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] the responsibility for administering the subcontract to be awarded hereunder with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms and conditions of the subcontract; provided, however, that the ____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] shall give advance notice to the SBA before it issues a final notice terminating the right of a subcontractor to proceed with further performance, either in whole or in part, under the subcontract for default or for the convenience of the Government. (d) That payments to be made under any subcontract awarded under this contract will be made directly to the subcontractor by the ____ [ insert name of contracting agency ]. (e) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right of appeal from decisions of the Contracting Officer cognizable under the Disputes clause of said subcontract. (f) To notify the [ insert name of contracting agency ] Contracting Officer immediately upon notification by the subcontractor that the owner or owners upon whom 8(a) eligibility was based plan to relinquish ownership or control of the concern. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 46009, Oct. 31, 1989; 55 FR 388
Compliance Checklist
- (c) Except for novation agreements, delegates to the ____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] the responsibility for administering the subcontract to be awarded hereunder with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms and conditions of the subcontract; provided, however, that the ____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] shall give advance notice to the SBA before it issues a final notice terminating the right of a subcontractor to proceed with further performance, either in whole or in part, under the subcontract for default or for the convenience of the Government.
- (e) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right of appeal from decisions of the Contracting Officer cognizable under the Disputes clause of said subcontract.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
Flow-down required
This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR 52.219-11 (Special 8(a) Contract Conditions.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the small-business category.
FAR 52.219-11 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.219-11 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.