19.705-2  Determining the need for a subcontracting plan.

(c)  If the contracting officer determines a subcontracting plan is not required, then a Determination and Findings (D&F) shall be prepared in accordance with the format entitled "Non-inclusion of Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan." A copy of the D&F and all supporting documentation shall be provided to the Small Business Specialist (SBS) electronically for advisory comments. Upon receipt of the SBS comments, the contracting officer's D&F shall proceed with the approval required by FAR Subpart 19.705-2(c). FAR Subsection 19.702(2)(b) identifies four situations where subcontracting plans are not required. A D&F for "Non-Inclusion of Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan" is not required for a procurement covered by one of these exemptions.