Simplifying Subcontracting Act

Plain-writing rules for prime contractors

This bill would require offerors or bidders acting as prime contractors to represent they will use plain writing for all subcontract solicitations. It would also require prime contractors to include that plain-writing requirement in any subcontract that offers subcontracting opportunities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator would have 90 days after enactment to issue rules to implement these requirements. If the SBA determines a prime contractor failed to use plain writing, the prime contractor would have 30 days to reissue the solicitation in plain writing.