Small Business and Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks consulting services to assist small businesses in achieving and maintaining federal certifications critical for Department of Defense contracting, including Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone status, as well as structuring compliant joint ventures. The scope focuses on ensuring adherence to DoD requirements through expert guidance on eligibility criteria, application processes, documentation, and ongoing compliance, enabling businesses to compete effectively for set-aside opportunities. Services must align with the North American Industry Classification System code 541611, which covers management consulting services. This is a subcontract opportunity under the Maritime Supply Chain branch of the Department of Defense, with performance expected to occur at a FPO location with ZIP code 96683. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the work directly supports socioeconomic programs that prioritize small business participation in defense contracts. Interested parties must submit proposals through the DIBBS system using the provided solicitation link, and all support must ensure full compliance with federal small business certification standards and DoD procurement regulations.