Access to Capital Support and Lender Coordination

The contract seeks to provide targeted support to women-owned businesses by facilitating their access to capital through comprehensive loan packaging, credit readiness counseling, and direct coordination with financial institutions, microloan programs, and Small Business Administration funding avenues. The primary objective is to strengthen the financial preparedness of these businesses, enabling them to meet lender requirements and successfully secure financing by addressing barriers such as credit gaps, documentation challenges, and lack of familiarity with funding systems. Services will be delivered in alignment with SBA-funded initiatives and designed to bridge the gap between eligible entrepreneurs and available capital resources. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 522320 and is issued by the Small Business Administration with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The work will be performed without a specified geographic location, indicating flexibility in service delivery, and is intended to reach women-owned businesses nationwide. There is no set-aside classification specified, and the solicitation is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering structured financial readiness programs and effective lender liaison services. The effort is part of a broader strategy to promote economic equity and expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the U.S. small business landscape.