HUB Subcontracting and Small Business Participation

The Texas Department of Information Resources has established a long-term subcontracting opportunity under the HUB Subcontracting and Small Business Participation contract, open until June 8, 2031. This opportunity is designed to increase the involvement of Historically Underutilized Businesses, Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and other small businesses in state IT service contracts by enforcing mandated participation goals. The contract is tied to NAICS code 541512, which covers custom computer programming services, and is structured to ensure that eligible small businesses can compete for subcontracting roles under prime contractors working on Texas state IT projects. Eligible businesses are encouraged to engage as subcontractors to meet the state’s HUB compliance targets, with the expectation that prime contractors will actively seek out and include qualified HUBs, MBEs, WBEs, and small firms in their project teams. Participation is not through direct awards to small businesses but through inclusion in subcontracting plans under larger state contracts. The opportunity is accessible via the Texas Department of Information Resources' contracting portal, and while there is no formal solicitation number or specific response deadline beyond the contract window, interested parties should register and align with prime contractors early to maximize access to subcontracting opportunities. The program emphasizes sustained outreach, compliance monitoring, and equitable integration of diverse businesses into the state’s technology ecosystem.