Compliance and Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks support services focused on helping small businesses navigate complex federal certification processes, including obtaining Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business certifications, structuring joint ventures compliant with SBA rules, and securing HUBZone verification. It also requires expert assistance in ensuring full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Small Business Administration guidelines, particularly regarding subcontracting reporting obligations. The work is essential for clients aiming to meet socioeconomic program requirements while maintaining transparent and accurate federal contracting records. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only qualified small businesses may bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 541611, indicating management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on May 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contracting activity is managed by the Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver under the Department of the Interior, and performance location details are not specified. All work must align with strict federal compliance standards to support clients’ eligibility for set-aside programs and maintain audit-ready documentation.