Small Business Compliance and Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks advisory support to assist small businesses in obtaining and maintaining socioeconomic certifications critical for federal government contracting, specifically targeting 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB designations. The goal is to guide eligible businesses through the complex application and compliance processes required for these certifications, ensuring they meet all regulatory and documentation standards to qualify for set-aside contracts. This support includes interpreting eligibility criteria, preparing submissions, managing audit readiness, and providing ongoing compliance counsel to sustain certification status. The work is under a subcontract classified under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and is being managed by the ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION within the Department of Defense. Performance will be conducted at Twentynine Palms, California, with a zip code of 92278-8151. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, and responses are due by July 20, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified providers to submit proposals. There is no specified set-aside type, meaning the subcontract is open to any eligible subcontractor regardless of socioeconomic status, though the nature of the services directly supports disadvantaged and small business participation in federal procurement.