Small Business Plans

Vision, Objectives & Goals

Subcontracting Plans

Subcontracting Plans

Step-By-Step, Who Does What, In Building a Plan

Step 1. Sponsored Programs Services

1. Receives the request for the plan from the sponsor or faculty member, prepares the outline of the plan which includes a narrative description of the effort being made to subcontract with small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), and women owned small business (WOSB) and the generic format for the information to be provided by the proposal writer(s),
2. Contacts College/School/Unit office and/or Principal Investigator for list of equipment/material/services to be purchased.

Step 2. College/School/Unit office and/or Principal Investigator

1. Compiles a list of equipment/materials/services to be purchased,
2. Provides information on how source was selected [working with Pro-Net (http://pro-net.sba.gov) and University Purchasing]. This includes written quotes and a justification for all sole source buys,
3. Compiles list of subcontract(s) contemplated, including those to other universities, with proposal(s) from the prospective subcontractor(s) with information on funding and period of performance,
4. Provides information on attempt to utilize a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the research. If an HBCU is not included as a collaborator in this research effort, provides a statement that one could not be found with the requisite capabilities (DoD agencies only). Suggested URL: http://web.fie.com.molis/

Step 3. Sponsored Programs Services

1. Compiles the Small Business Plan and its appropriate attachments, working with the Sponsor,
2. Obtains University approval and signature(s),
3. Makes the submission to the sponsor and appropriate distribution.