Small Business and Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks a support vendor to provide certification services for small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBT-owned businesses, ensuring full compliance with both New Jersey state and federal standards. The vendor will be responsible for administering and managing the classification process to validate business ownership and socioeconomic status, facilitating access to contracting opportunities for eligible enterprises under designated programs. This engagement requires strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, accurate documentation, and transparent verification procedures to maintain the integrity of certification outcomes. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541618, with a submission deadline of May 20, 2026, and was posted on May 6, 2026. The agency responsible is the New Jersey Purchasing Department, and performance is expected to support state-level initiatives without specific geographic restrictions noted. All work must align with established criteria for socioeconomic certifications, and the vendor must demonstrate experience in supporting government procurement equity programs. While no set-aside designation is specified, the focus remains on advancing inclusion and diversity in public contracting through accurate and reliable certification support.