Small Business and Socioeconomic Status Representation

The contract pertains to subcontracting arrangements designed to satisfy the Department of Defense’s small business representation requirements under federal socioeconomic programs such as Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, or HUBZone participation. It is linked to a procurement under NAICS code 541690, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The subcontracting opportunity is intended to ensure that eligible small businesses are meaningfully incorporated into the performance of the prime contract, thereby meeting mandated small business utilization goals and supporting federal diversity and inclusion initiatives in defense contracting. The posting date is July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, indicating a short window for interested entities to submit proposals or express interest in subcontracting roles. The place of performance is designated as Jacksonville, Florida, with a ZIP code of 32212, establishing the geographic area where subcontracted work is expected to be executed. While no specific solicitation number or point of contact is provided, the contract can be accessed through the DIBBS portal using the provided UI link. Participation requires verified small business status under one of the approved socioeconomic programs, and the subcontractor must demonstrate compliance with all relevant certification, reporting, and performance obligations tied to DOD’s small business representation policies.