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This article has been thoroughly reviewed and updated as of June 2022 to ensure accuracy and relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of federal subcontractor reporting.

The Rules for Subcontracting on Federal Contracts (FAR 44)

Subcontracting — it's the lifeblood of the government supply chain. With most large contracts requiring a slice of the pie for small businesses, the prime contractor-subcontractor relationship isn't just important; it's vital.

Prime contractor or subcontractor — it doesn't matter which side you're on. What matters is understanding the rules of the game. And these rules? They're etched in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Get a handle on these, and you're on the road to compliance.

On this week's episode of USFCR Academy Live, we're covering subcontracting. Catch the latest episode every Wednesday at 2 pm ET on Facebook. 

The System for Award Management, commonly referred to as "SAM," was implemented in July 2012. SAM is an online system that helps both government and non-government entities manage their federal awards. 

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This month on USFCR Academy Live, we are covering the basics of understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). FAR is a set of regulations issued to make a standard set of processes for government acquisitions. 

Check out the new episode of USFCR Academy Live every Wednesday at 2 PM ET on Facebook. 

As the new year approaches, you may consider a personal resolution. However, it's also a great time to consider a resolution for your efforts in government contracting. Here are some questions a vendor should ask themselves when preparing their goals for contracting. This week's USFCR Academy Live webinar will also cover time management. 

Where to watch: USFCR Academy Live Facebook Group 

While navigating through government contracting, you will come across multiple points of contact (POCs). Dealing with all of them can be confusing. Here are some of the government points of contact you will encounter and their functions.

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When to watch: 11/4/19 @ 2 pm ET 

Market research is crucial for success in government contracting. After all, you should know who is buying what so you can find your target customers. If you're considering contracting with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), here's a list of the top 10 industries for HHS contracts from the previous fiscal year.

The information used to write this blog post was extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). This list comprises the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes associated with each top industry.

Let's start the countdown.