MBE/WBE/SDVOB Outreach and Participation Support

The contract seeks support for the prime contractor’s good faith efforts to engage minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in subcontracting roles on projects under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The primary objective is to facilitate meaningful participation of diverse firms in accordance with the Port Authority’s diversity and inclusion mandates, ensuring compliance with established outreach and documentation standards. This includes identifying potential MBE, WBE, and SDVOB subcontractors, conducting proactive outreach, maintaining detailed records of engagement activities, and reporting progress to meet regulatory expectations. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is open for response until August 20, 2026. It was posted on August 5, 2026, and is tied to projects within New York, though specific performance locations are not detailed. The effort is not subject to a formal set-aside designation but requires adherence to the Port Authority’s broader diversity goals. The contractor will be expected to provide structured, verifiable documentation of all outreach attempts and subcontracting engagements to demonstrate compliance and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.