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Produces three deliverables in one pass for federal subcontract flowdown: (1) a 14-column flowdown matrix…
Produces three deliverables in one pass for federal subcontract flowdown: (1) a 14-column flowdown matrix classifying every pasted prime clause as Mandatory, Conditional, Discretionary, or Inapplicable; (2) a sub-specific cover letter; and (3) a counsel-review gap report with HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW confidence tagging and CRR (Counsel-Review-Required) flags. Triggers on "flowdown clause analyzer", "flowdown analysis", "subcontract flowdown", "FAR clause flowdown", "DFARS flowdown", "flowdown skill", or "mandatory clause matrix" requests. Splits DoD vs Civilian (DFARS only when prime is DoD), surfaces FAR 52.244-6 (Jan 2025) commercial master flowdown, DFARS 252.244-7000 inverted default (Nov 17, 2023 prohibition), CMMC framework restructure (Feb 2026: -7019 deleted, -7020 renumbered to -7997, new -7025), RFO 2026 thresholds, and EO 14173/14398 DEI transition watch. Screening recommendation only; counsel review mandatory; no legal advice; no FOUO/CUI/classified.
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Intake: prime SOL-25-R-0042 (DoD / Army), sub Northwind Technical Services LLC, small business, commercial service, ~$1.2M subcontract, CUI involved. Three deliverables follow: Part 1 — Flowdown Matrix (14 columns), Part 2 — Cover Letter, Part 3 — Counsel-Review Gap Report.
This flowdown analysis is a screening recommendation based on pasted
prime contract clauses and sub intake. It is NOT legal advice. Final
flowdown decisions require contracts counsel review by both prime and
subcontractor. Misclassification of mandatory clauses may expose the
prime to breach, cure, or False Claims Act liability. No FOUO / CUI /
classified content accepted in intake. Counsel review is mandatory
before issuance of the flowdown package.
FLOWDOWN MATRIX — SOL-25-R-0042 → Northwind Technical Services LLC
Sub: small business / commercial service / $1,200,000 / CUI involved
Prime customer: DoD / Army
Status: DRAFT — NOT READY for issuance until counsel review complete on CRR-flagged rows.
| Clause # | Title | Source | Classification | Condition | Threshold | Sub Type Applicability | Prime Prescription Cite | CRR | DoD-Specific? | Notes | Auto-detect Confidence | RFO 2026 Status | CMMC-Related? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAR 52.204-21 |
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HIGH-TRUST discipline. Where this tool produces pricing, compliance, or past-performance artifacts, FAR/DFARS guardrails and "FOR INTERNAL ESTIMATE USE — NOT A PROPOSAL PRICE" disclaimers are embedded in the output. It does not replace a qualified pricer, counsel, or color-team review.
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Builds a full federal RFP compliance matrix covering Sections L, M, C, H, and J from pasted solicitation text.
Paste your company profile (NAICS, 5-year average receipts, 24-month average employee count, ownership structure,…
| Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems |
| FAR |
| MANDATORY |
| Flow to subs handling FCI |
| All values |
| Subs handling FCI |
| FAR 4.1903 |
| YES |
| NO |
| FCI handling; counsel verifies sub IT controls |
| HIGH |
| Stable |
| NO |
| FAR 52.204-25 | Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications (Section 889) | FAR | MANDATORY | None | All values | All sub types | FAR 4.2105(b) | NO | NO | Section 889 — stable text | HIGH | Stable | NO |
| FAR 52.222-26 | Equal Opportunity | FAR | MANDATORY | Flowdown via 41 CFR 60-1.4 | >$10K aggregate | All sub types | 41 CFR 60-1.4 | YES | NO | DEI clauses in EO 14173/14398 transition (HIGH); counsel review mandatory | LOW | In transition — EO 14173/14398 | NO |
| FAR 52.244-6 | Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services | FAR | MANDATORY (master flowdown) | For commercial subs | All values | Commercial subs | FAR 44.402(b) | YES | NO | Jan 2025 version authoritative; verify currency at acquisition.gov | MEDIUM | Jan 2025 version | NO |
| FAR 52.249-2 | Termination for Convenience of the Government | FAR | INAPPLICABLE | Govt-prime privity only | — | — | — | YES | NO | Commonly adapted to "Termination for Convenience of [Prime]"; counsel drafts substitute | HIGH | Stable | NO |
| DFARS 252.204-7012 | Safeguarding Covered Defense Information | DFARS | CONDITIONAL | CDI handled | All values when CDI present | DoD subs handling CDI | DFARS 204.7304(c) | YES | YES | 72-hour DIBNet incident reporting (HIGH severity) | HIGH | Stable | YES |
| DFARS 252.204-7021 | Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) | DFARS | CONDITIONAL | Sub holds same level as prime | Per CMMC tier | DoD subs handling CUI | DFARS 204.7503 | YES | YES | Feb 2026 restructure (-7019 deleted, -7020 → -7997); Phase 2 Nov 10, 2026 — Level 2 C3PAO at award | LOW | In transition — Feb 2026 + Phase 2 Nov 10, 2026 | YES |
| DFARS 252.244-7000 | Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services | DFARS | CONDITIONAL | DoD commercial subs — inverted default | All commercial/COTS subs under DoD primes | Commercial/COTS subs under DoD only | DFARS 244.402(a) | YES | YES | Inverted default since Nov 17, 2023 — DoD primes PROHIBITED from flowing FAR/DFARS into commercial subs absent explicit authorization (HIGH) | HIGH | Stable (Nov 17, 2023 final rule) | NO |
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
| MANDATORY | 4 | | CONDITIONAL | 3 | | DISCRETIONARY | 0 | | INAPPLICABLE | 1 | | TOTAL | 8 |
CRR FLAGS: 6 of 8 rows flagged Counsel-Review-Required. HIGH CRR: 3. MEDIUM CRR: 1. LOW CRR: 2.
SUBCONTRACT FLOWDOWN COVER LETTER — 2026-05-22
Northwind Technical Services LLC
Attn: Contracts POC
Re: Flowdown Clauses for Subcontract under Prime SOL-25-R-0042
In accordance with our prime contract SOL-25-R-0042 with DoD / Army, we are
required to flow down certain FAR, DFARS, and other agency-specific clauses.
Attached is the complete flowdown matrix for your subcontract (value $1,200,000;
commercial service; CUI handling).
SPECIAL ITEMS REQUIRING ATTENTION
- DEI / EO clauses in transition (EO 14173 / 14398) — FAR Part 22 EEO clauses in
active regulatory transition; coordinate with our Contracts staff on applicability.
- CMMC compliance — per the Feb 2026 restructure (-7019 deleted, -7020 → 252.240-7997,
new -7025); Phase 2 enforcement begins Nov 10, 2026 (Level 2 C3PAO at award for CUI).
Please confirm your CMMC level, assessment date, and SPRS score.
- DFARS 252.244-7000 — as a DoD prime we are PROHIBITED (effective Nov 17, 2023) from
flowing FAR/DFARS clauses into commercial-item subcontracts except as specifically
authorized. Please confirm your commercial-item assertions in writing.
This cover letter and the attached matrix are screening recommendations only. Counsel
review by both parties is required before issuance and again before execution.
COUNSEL-REVIEW GAP REPORT — SOL-25-R-0042 → Northwind Technical Services LLC
| Clause # | Title | Reason for CRR | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR 52.222-26 | Equal Opportunity | DEI clauses in EO 14173/14398 transition | HIGH |
| DFARS 252.204-7021 | CMMC Requirements | Feb 2026 restructure; Phase 2 Nov 10, 2026; Level 2 C3PAO at award | HIGH |
| DFARS 252.204-7012 | Safeguarding Covered Defense Information | CDI handling triggers 72-hour reporting + lower-tier flowdown | HIGH |
| DFARS 252.244-7000 | Subcontracts for Commercial Products/Services | Inverted default since Nov 17, 2023; affirmative authorization required | HIGH |
| Confidence | Count | Action |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 4 | Counsel review at discretion |
| MEDIUM | 1 | Counsel review recommended |
| LOW | 2 | Counsel review MANDATORY |
Flowdown package status: DRAFT — NOT READY for issuance until counsel review is complete on all CRR-flagged rows and any identified intake gaps are resolved.
This flowdown analysis is a screening recommendation based on pasted
prime contract clauses and sub intake. It is NOT legal advice. Final
flowdown decisions require contracts counsel review by both prime and
subcontractor. Misclassification of mandatory clauses may expose the
prime to breach, cure, or False Claims Act liability. No FOUO / CUI /
classified content accepted in intake. Counsel review is mandatory
before issuance of the flowdown package.