Small Business and Socioeconomic Status Representation

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in fulfilling post-award obligations related to small business and socioeconomic status representation under FAR 52.219-28, specifically focusing on the accurate certification and disclosure of eligible statuses such as Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprise. The contractor must ensure full compliance with federal requirements by providing complete and timely documentation of the business’s socioeconomic classification and any joint venture arrangements that may impact eligibility for set-asides. The work is tied to a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with performance centered at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense, specifically the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office. Failure to properly represent or disclose socioeconomic status could result in contract noncompliance, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future opportunities.