Small Business & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks advisory services to support small businesses in obtaining and maintaining socioeconomic certifications critical for procurement representation with the Defense Logistics Agency. These certifications include Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone status, all of which are necessary to qualify for set-asides and competitive advantage in DLA contracting opportunities. The contractor will provide expert guidance on eligibility criteria, documentation preparation, application submissions, and compliance maintenance to ensure businesses meet federal requirements and remain certified throughout their engagement with DLA. Work under this subcontract must be performed in Pensacola, Florida, with a specific zip code of 32508-5509, and is governed by NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026. Although no set-aside type is specified, the work is explicitly tied to enabling small businesses to access federal procurement programs. The contract is structured as a subcontract, meaning the winning firm will support a prime contractor or entity managing DLA representation. All applicants must be prepared to demonstrate capability in navigating federal certification processes and providing ongoing compliance support to clients seeking to engage in defense logistics contracting.