Small Business and Socioeconomic Representation Support

The contract seeks assistance for vendors in accurately identifying and formally asserting their socioeconomic status classifications, including eligibility designations such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business, to qualify for future set-aside opportunities. The support provided will guide vendors through the necessary documentation and certification processes required by federal contracting standards, ensuring they are prepared to compete for designated contracts under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. This effort is intended to enhance vendor readiness and increase participation from underserved small business categories in Department of Veterans Affairs procurement actions. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262), with a posted date of May 12, 2026, and a response deadline of May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Performance is expected to be centered in Tucson, Arizona, with a ZIP code of 85723, though no specific office address or point of contact is listed. Although no type of set-aside is currently defined, the purpose is explicitly to lay the groundwork for future solicitations that may reserve awards for businesses holding these socioeconomic certifications. Participation is limited to vendors seeking to establish or validate their eligibility status to access reserved contracting opportunities.