DEI Compliance Certification and Subcontractor Oversight

The contract requires the provision of compliance certification and oversight to ensure full adherence to federal diversity, equity, and inclusion policy restrictions under Title VI, Title VII, and the Equal Protection Clause by the prime contractor and all subcontractors. This includes monitoring, auditing, and certifying that all activities and practices related to workforce composition, hiring, and subcontracting comply with federal civil rights obligations and prohibitions against discrimination. The contractor must establish and maintain a robust compliance framework, document all findings, and deliver attestations confirming adherence to these legal standards across the entire project lifecycle. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541611, indicating the work falls under management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The performance location is in Beltsville, Maryland, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under federal procurement guidelines. No point of contact is listed, and all submissions must be made through the SAM.gov portal by the stated deadline.