SB or DVBE Subcontractor for Compliance and Preference Credit

The contract requires a certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise to act as a subcontractor in support of a prime contractor seeking to claim preference points under state procurement guidelines. The subcontractor must perform a commercially useful function directly tied to software licensing or administrative support services and must maintain active certification status to ensure compliance with participation requirements. The work is intended to assist the prime contractor in fulfilling state-mandated diversity and inclusion goals, specifically through verified participation by eligible small or veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation is issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services and is open for response until July 29, 2026. While specific details about scope, deliverables, or payment terms are not provided, the primary objective is to validate the subcontractor’s role in enabling the prime contractor to secure preference credits in a state procurement context. Performance is expected to occur within California, though the exact location is unspecified, and participation hinges on the subcontractor’s ongoing certification and ability to demonstrate meaningful involvement in contract execution.