Small Business and Socioeconomic Certification Support

This contract supports small businesses in obtaining and maintaining certifications under Small Business Administration programs while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense requirements. The work focuses on guiding businesses through the eligibility certification process for SBA programs and helping them meet ongoing compliance obligations tied to DoD contracting rules, particularly in the context of procurement and subcontracting activities. The service is critical for small businesses seeking to participate in federal contracting opportunities that require verified status under socioeconomic categories such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or other SBA-designated classes. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and the performance is localized to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense under the organization name CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT T & IFO EQ, indicating the work supports defense-related procurement infrastructure. While no specific set-aside type is indicated, the nature of the services implies direct alignment with federal small business promotion and socioeconomic inclusion goals. Access to detailed submissions and requirements is available via the designated DIBBS portal.