Small & Diverse Business Outreach and Subcontracting Coordination

The contract supports the prime contractor in achieving Massachusetts supplier diversity objectives by actively identifying, engaging, and coordinating with minority-owned, women-owned, small, and economically disadvantaged business vendors. The work involves outreach efforts to build relationships with certified MBE, WBE, SBE, and EDB suppliers to facilitate their inclusion in subcontracting opportunities under the prime contract, ensuring alignment with state goals for equitable economic participation. The scope encompasses continuous engagement, vendor qualification support, and tracking of subcontracting commitments to meet compliance requirements. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 813990 and is tied to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with performance located at Santilli Highway in Everett, 02149. It is open for response until December 31, 2029, and is positioned to span nearly four years, allowing sustained collaboration with diverse businesses. The effort is critical to fulfilling state-mandated diversity targets and requires a proactive, systematic approach to supplier development, relationship building, and reporting on subcontracting outcomes throughout the contract term.