SBA 8(a) Program Compliance and Mentorship Support

The contract supports compliance with the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program and assists in developing mentor-protégé agreements for contractors certified under the 8(a) program. It is specifically tailored to ensure that a prime contractor holding 8(a) certification meets its regulatory obligations related to mentorship, business development, and subcontracting plan execution. The work involves guiding the prime contractor through the structural and procedural requirements of the 8(a) program, including establishing formal relationships with protégés, monitoring progress toward developmental goals, and ensuring full fulfillment of subcontracting commitments as mandated by federal guidelines. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The performance location and specific office details are not provided, but the contract is active under the referenced DIBBS award records. The support services are critical for maintaining the certified status of the 8(a) prime contractor and ensuring ongoing eligibility under the program, with emphasis on building long-term capacity for the protégé and achieving substantive subcontracting outcomes aligned with federal socio-economic objectives.