PGI 219.702  Statutory requirements

(i)  The test program-

(A)  Will be conducted-

(1)  From October 1, 1990, through September 30, 2010;

(2)  In accordance with the DoD test plan, "Test Program for Negotiation of Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plans"; and

(3)  By the military departments and defense agencies through specifically designated contracting activities; and

(B)  Permits contractors selected for participation in the test program by the designated contracting activities to-

(1)  Negotiate plant, division, or company-wide comprehensive subcontracting plans instead of individual contract subcontracting plans; and

(2)  Use the comprehensive plans when performing any DoD contract or subcontract that requires a subcontracting plan.

(ii)  During the test period, comprehensive subcontracting plans will be-

(A)  Negotiated on an annual basis by the designated contracting activities;

(B)  Incorporated by the contractors' cognizant contract administration activity into all of the participating contractors' active DoD contracts that require a plan; and

(C)  Accepted for use by contractors participating in the test, whether performing at the prime or subcontract level.