DVBE Subcontracting Participation

The contract requires participation through a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firm to support the prime contractor in achieving a 1 to 5 percent price preference under California state procurement guidelines. The subcontracting effort must directly align with the scope of the prime contract and involve the delivery of goods or services that are integral to the prime’s performance obligations. The work is classified under NAICS code 238990 and is tied to a performance location in Los Angeles, with the California Military Department serving as the overseeing agency. Subcontractors must be formally certified as DVBEs to qualify, and their involvement must be documented and verifiable to ensure compliance with the set-aside preference program. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 26, 2026. There is no specified solicitation number, and no additional set-aside classification is provided beyond the DVBE subcontracting intent. Interested parties must submit their proposals in accordance with the prime contract’s requirements and demonstrate capacity to fulfill the anticipated workload within the agreed-upon scope. All efforts must remain compliant with state regulations governing certified business participation, and failure to meet certification or performance criteria could result in the loss of the price preference benefit for the prime contractor.