Small Business & Socioeconomic Status Certification

This contract supports small businesses seeking representation and certification under key Small Business Administration programs, including Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone designations. The effort focuses on guiding businesses through the complex requirements and documentation needed to qualify for these socioeconomic status certifications, enabling them to compete for federal contracts targeted specifically at underserved business categories. Support services likely include eligibility assessments, application preparation, compliance review, and ongoing guidance to maintain certification standards. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to Management Consulting Services, indicating the work involves advisory and administrative assistance rather than direct service delivery. It is managed by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain organization with a strict response deadline of May 13, 2026. The contract opportunity is publicly accessible via the DIBBS platform and does not specify a set-aside type or place of performance, suggesting flexibility in how the support services are delivered, though they must align with SBA program rules and federal contracting compliance standards.