Diversity Outreach & MWESB/VBE Subcontracting Coordination

The contract requires support to assist the prime contractor in fulfilling good faith efforts to engage Disadvantaged, Minority-, Women-, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises in subcontracting opportunities. The work focuses on coordinating outreach and implementation strategies to ensure compliance with diversity and inclusion goals in subcontracting, with an emphasis on creating meaningful participation from MWESB and VBE firms. This effort is tied to a broader initiative under the NAICS code 541618, which relates to other management consulting services, and is being managed by Portland State University in Oregon to promote equitable economic participation. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside status or formal funding amount, and no point of contact or detailed place of performance is provided, suggesting the work may be conducted remotely or across a broad geographic area within Oregon. The contract is structured as a subcontract supporting a larger project, likely related to a study or initiative aimed at identifying and implementing best practices for diversity in contracting. The posted date indicates the opportunity is for future engagement, with activities expected to begin in 2026. All work must align with federal and state guidelines for promoting supplier diversity and ensuring transparent, measurable progress in subcontracting with underrepresented business groups.