Market Research and Small Business Coordination Support

The contract requires the performance of market research to establish the justification for a sole-source procurement of SNMPc software, ensuring that the selection is warranted based on industry capabilities, product uniqueness, and technical requirements. The work involves analyzing alternatives, documenting why competitive bidding is not feasible, and providing a formal rationale that aligns with federal procurement regulations. Concurrently, the contractor must coordinate with the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs to ensure compliance with small business participation goals, which may include identifying eligible small businesses, facilitating outreach, or integrating subcontracting opportunities where feasible under the sole-source framework. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it falls under management consulting services, and is tied to the Department of Defense’s It Contracting Division - PL83. Performance is required at Scott Air Force Base with a zip code of 62225, and all work must be completed by the response deadline of May 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Although the solicitation number is not provided, the posting date of May 1, 2026, suggests a brief window for submission, emphasizing urgency and precision in deliverables. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, but the inclusion of small business coordination underscores the importance of adhering to federal small business utilization policies despite the non-competitive nature of the procurement.