Small Business & Socioeconomic Status Certification Support

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in validating and documenting small business and socioeconomic program participation, with a focus on ensuring proper compliance through SAM.gov certification and accurate joint venture disclosures. This effort is critical to verifying eligibility for preferential contracting status and maintaining adherence to federal requirements governing small business set-asides and socioeconomic programs. The work involves systematic review, documentation, and verification of vendor certifications and partnership structures to support the prime’s compliance posture during performance. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with performance located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176-0000. It is classified under NAICS code 541611, indicating management consulting services, suggesting the assistance provided is advisory and administrative in nature rather than technical or operational. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 4, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualification and proposal submission. Participation requires a clear understanding of federal procurement regulations, especially those related to small business certifications and disclosure obligations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.