Small Business and Socioeconomic Participation Strategy

The contract seeks the development of comprehensive subcontracting plans designed to achieve federal small business participation objectives, contingent upon the award of a future contract. Entities responding are expected to outline strategies for engaging small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, veteran-owned firms, and other designated categories, in alignment with federal procurement goals. The approach must be thorough, demonstrating a clear understanding of how subcontracting efforts will be measured, tracked, and reported to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services, and is being managed by the Acquisition Management Division within the Department of the Interior. Although no solicitation number is provided, proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The plan must be flexible enough to adapt to the scope and scale of any future prime contract that may be awarded, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and accountability. Respondents should prepare detailed methodologies for identifying qualified small business partners, establishing meaningful subcontracting relationships, and ensuring ongoing monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place to support federal compliance and program integrity.