Project Coordination and Small Business Prime Compliance

The contract requires the prime contractor to manage all aspects of project coordination while ensuring strict compliance with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, specifically a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The work pertains to NAICS code 238160, which covers specialized trade contractors, and the effort is under the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants-National. The prime contractor is responsible for either performing the work directly as a small business or effectively coordinating and overseeing all subcontractors to ensure that the entire contractual obligation is fulfilled by small business concerns, maintaining full adherence to SBA and federal guidelines throughout the performance period. The solicitation has a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is open for submissions starting July 24, 2026. The place of performance and specific office details are not provided, indicating potential flexibility or broad geographic scope. All subcontracting activities must be structured to meet and document compliance with the Small Business Set-Aside, requiring clear tracking, certification, and reporting mechanisms. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to manage complex subcontractor networks while upholding all regulatory obligations to ensure the set-aside remains fully compliant from proposal through contract execution.