In plain English
FAR 52.219-12, Special 8(a) Subcontract Conditions, is a contract clause prescribed at FAR 19.811-3(b), most recently dated Oct 2019. The complete official text is reproduced below, verbatim, from GSA's published FAR source files.
Its text contains no sentence requiring insertion into subcontracts; see the flowdown section below for what that does and does not mean.
Does it flow down to subcontracts?
No flowdown mandate found in the clause text
We scanned the full clause text and found no sentence directing the contractor to insert this clause into subcontracts. That is a statement about the text, not legal advice: a prime contractor may still flow terms down contractually, an agency supplement (DFARS, VAAR, …) may add requirements, and clauses listed below (if any) may order this clause into subcontracts from the outside.
Where it's prescribed
As prescribed in 19.811-3(b), insert the following clause:
Prescribing reference: FAR 19.811-3(b).
The official text, verbatim
As prescribed in 19.811-3(b), insert the following clause:
Special 8(a) Subcontract Conditions (Oct 2019)
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(a) The Small Business Administration (SBA) has entered into Contract No.________ [insert number of contract] with the _________ [insert name of contracting agency] to furnish the supplies or services as described therein. A copy of the contract is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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(b) The ___________ [insert name of subcontractor], hereafter referred to as the subcontractor, agrees and acknowledges as follows:
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(1) That it will, for and on behalf of the SBA, fulfill and perform all of the requirements of Contract No. ______ [insert number of contract] for the consideration stated therein and that it has read and is familiar with each and every part of the contract.
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(2) That the SBA has delegated responsibility, except for novation agreements, for the administration of this subcontract to the _______ [insert name of contracting agency] with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms and conditions of this subcontract.
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(3) That it will notify the __________ [insert name of contracting agency] Contracting Officer in writing immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all or part of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.
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(c) Payments, including any progress payments under this subcontract, will be made directly to the subcontractor by the ______ [insert name of contracting agency].
(End of clause)