- Approved subcontracting plan on file for the contract (FAR 52.219-9).
- Reporting period and due dates from your contracting officer or SAM.gov.
- SAM.gov entity roles assigned for users who will submit the ISR.
ISR reporting checklist for prime contractors
Use this checklist before filing an Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) in SAM.gov Subcontracting Plan Reporting. Rules vary by contract — confirm the latest SAM.gov instructions for your PIID.
Before you start
Have your plan, due dates, and SAM.gov roles ready.
Data to assemble per contract (PIID)
Gather UEIs, dollars by category, goal comparisons, and gap notes.
- Subcontractor legal name and UEI for each award in the period.
- Subcontract dollars by socio-economic category (small business, SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).
- Comparison to negotiated plan goals for each category.
- Notes when goals are not met — tied to documented outreach.
Good-faith effort cross-check
If you missed a goal, make sure outreach records are on file.
If category goals were missed, make sure outreach records show certified small businesses were identified and contacted. See good-faith effort documentation and export your sample GFE report format.
Disclaimer
SamMatch helps with data — you still file in SAM.gov.
SamMatch organizes subcontractor sourcing, outreach, and category data to support ISR and SSR preparation. Official reports are submitted through SAM.gov. SamMatch does not make legal or compliance determinations.
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