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Commercial Item Subcontract Management & Flow-Down Compliance

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract requires the management of commercial item subcontracts with strict adherence to federal compliance standards, particularly focusing on the proper flow-down of mandatory clauses to subcontractors. The primary objective is to ensure all subcontractor agreements align with federal regulations by incorporating required provisions and eliminating any unenforceable or noncompliant terms imposed by suppliers. Failure to meet these standards could compromise contract integrity and regulatory adherence. The work must be performed in Beltsville, Maryland, with a ZIP code of 20705, and all activities are subject to oversight by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The contract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside for Total, meaning only eligible small businesses may compete, and it falls under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting authority is the Department of Agriculture, and while specific point of contact details are not provided, interested parties must submit proposals through the official SAM.gov platform linked in the posting. Compliance with all applicable federal acquisition regulations and subcontract management requirements is essential for award consideration.

General Info

Small business set aside for management consulting in Beltsville, MD, with strict federal subcontract compliance and August 14, 2026, deadline.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Ensure subcontractor agreements comply with federal requirements, including proper incorporation of mandatory clauses and prevention of unenforceable supplier terms.

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