Small Business and Socioeconomic Compliance Support

The contract seeks support for achieving small business participation goals under federal set-aside programs, focusing on outreach, documentation, and reporting for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, and Women Business Enterprises. The subcontractor will assist the prime contractor in ensuring compliance with socioeconomic requirements, maintaining accurate records, and meeting reporting obligations tied to DBE/MBE/WBE initiatives. This effort is critical for upholding federal contracting standards and facilitating equitable participation by underrepresented business owners. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, with performance based in Shreveport, Louisiana, under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, meaning the provider will operate under the prime contractor’s existing federal agreement without direct federal oversight. There is no specified set-aside classification, but the work centers on enabling the prime to meet existing minority and women-owned business utilization targets across federal programs.