Federal Contractor Readiness Guide
How to Register in eSRS
Register in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) to submit subcontracting reports required on federal contracts with subcontracting plans.
What it is
eSRS is the system contractors and agencies use to report subcontracting achievement against approved subcontracting plans on eligible contracts.
Who needs it
Prime contractors with commercial subcontracting plans or individual subcontracting plans (ISPs) who must file ISR/SSR reports.
Prerequisites
- Contract with subcontracting plan requirements
- Company administrator contact for eSRS registration
Step-by-step process
- 1. Confirm subcontracting reporting requirements
Review your contract's subcontracting plan and clause list to determine ISR and SSR due dates.
- 2. Register your organization in eSRS
Complete eSRS vendor registration and associate your contracts as instructed on the eSRS site.
- 3. Submit Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR)
Enter subcontract awards to small business and socioeconomic categories per plan goals.
- 4. Submit Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR)
File SSR at the frequency required in your contract, reconciling ISR data.
Information and documents you need
- Contract number
- Subcontract award data
- Socioeconomic category codes
- Subcontract copies supporting reported dollars
Cost
eSRS registration and reporting are free on the official eSRS site.
Typical processing time
Processing time varies; the official source does not publish a guaranteed completion timeframe.
Common mistakes
- Missing ISR/SSR deadlines
- Misclassifying subcontractor socioeconomic status
- Not registering new contracts awarded with subcontracting plans
What happens after approval / completion
Agencies monitor achievement against goals; accurate reporting supports past performance and future small business participation.
Official sources
- eSRS (primary)