FAR 52.219-6

Notice of Totality of Purchases

Notifies small business contractors that government may count total purchases when evaluating small business status.

Applicability: Required in small business set-asides and certain SBA contracts.

Key Requirements

1

Understand that government may evaluate your business size across all contracts

2

Know that receipts from all government contracts count toward size determination

3

Disclose all government contracts held or subcontracts when size is in question

4

Maintain records of all government contract revenues

Common Issues & Pitfalls

Assuming size is determined per-contract rather than total government contracts

Not disclosing multiple government contracts when size is questioned

Losing small business status due to cumulative government revenues

Not understanding impact of joint ventures on size calculations

Contractor Guidance for Your Bid

SBA size is calculated across your total government work, not per-contract. If you hold multiple government contracts, aggregate revenues may push you above the size standard. Track all government contract values carefully—they sum toward your size determination. If approaching the threshold, consult SBA before bidding large procurements.

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