DVBE-Designated Training Services (Subcontracting Set-Aside Opportunity)

The contract opportunity, titled DVBE-Designated Training Services, is open to firms certified as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and allows them to serve as subcontractors in delivering training services under a prime contractor’s award. The primary goal is to support DVBE participation by enabling certified firms to fulfill any portion of the training scope, thereby helping the prime contractor meet DVBE participation incentives established under the contract. This subcontracting set-aside opportunity is specifically aligned with NAICS code 611430, which categorizes other schools and instruction services, and is administered by the California Employment Development Department on behalf of the State of California. Eligible DVBE-certified entities have until August 13, 2026, to engage in this opportunity, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026. The place of performance and exact location details are not specified, but all work must be conducted within California under the authority of the state agency. While no formal solicitation number is provided, interested firms can access additional information and submit responses through the official California eProcurement portal. The structure of this opportunity emphasizes inclusion and economic advancement for disabled veteran-owned businesses by integrating them meaningfully into state-funded training initiatives.