Small Business & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks advisory services to assist a prime contractor in validating and documenting small business socioeconomic certifications, including Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone statuses. The support involves ensuring compliance with federal requirements through accurate representation, proper documentation, and verification processes necessary for eligibility in government contracting programs. The work is critical to maintaining the prime contractor’s standing in set-aside opportunities and avoiding potential compliance risks tied to misrepresentation. The services are to be performed in San Diego, California, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and were posted on July 30, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is structured as a subcontract within the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The scope emphasizes precise administrative and regulatory support tailored to federal small business certification standards, with no specific set-aside designation noted. Performance is expected to align with DoD compliance protocols and industry best practices for socioeconomic status documentation.