MBE/WBE Small Business Subcontracting

The contract requires the provision of specialized professional services under a subcontracting arrangement to assist the prime contractor in meeting minority- and women-owned business enterprise participation goals, thereby enhancing the prime contractor’s evaluation score during procurement reviews. The subcontractor must be a certified MBE or WBE, and the services are aligned with NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services. This opportunity is issued by the Philadelphia Housing Authority in Pennsylvania and is designed to support diversity and inclusion objectives within federal and local contracting frameworks. Participation in this subcontract is intended to provide both compliance leverage and competitive advantage for the prime contractor in future bidding processes. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of June 23, 2026, indicating a narrow window for qualified entities to submit proposals. Although no specific location for performance or point of contact is detailed, the subcontractor is expected to deliver services in support of the agency's broader initiative to foster equitable business participation. The nature of the engagement is strictly as a subcontract, and it does not involve direct federal funding or a formal set-aside classification, but rather operates as a strategic component within the prime contractor’s compliance and evaluation strategy. Interested parties must ensure their MBE or WBE certification is current and aligns with the required service scope to remain eligible.