2802 REVIEW OF REQUESTS FOR CONSENT

2802.1 When a solicitation contains a requirement for consent to subcontract, the contractor shall be required to submit a request for consent to subcontract.

2802.2 The contracting officer shall review the request for consent to subcontract and supporting data, and shall consider the following issues:

(a) Whether the selection of the particular goods, equipment, or services is technically justified;

(b) Whether the contractor has complied with the prime contract requirements regarding subcontracting with certified minority businesses or District-based businesses;

(c) Whether adequate price competition was obtained or its absence properly justified;

(d) Whether the contractor adequately assessed and disposed of subcontractor alternate proposals, if offered;

(e) Whether the contractor has a sound basis for selecting and determining the responsibility of the particular subcontractor;

(f) Whether the contractor performed adequate cost or price analysis or price comparisons and obtained accurate, complete, and current cost or pricing data, including any required certification;

(g) Whether the proposed subcontract type is appropriate for the risks involved and is consistent with current policy;

(h) Whether adequate consideration has been obtained for any proposed subcontract that will involve the use of District-furnished facilities;

(i) Whether the contractor has adequately and reasonably translated the prime contract technical requirements into subcontract requirements; and

(j) Whether the subcontractor has been suspended, debarred, or is otherwise ineligible for award.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1611 (February 26, 1988).