Small Business Compliance & Socioeconomic Representation Support

The contract seeks advisory support to ensure compliance with small business and socioeconomic representation requirements, specifically addressing certifications and reporting obligations for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and joint ventures. The scope focuses on guiding prime contractors or subcontractors through the complex landscape of federal contracting set-asides governed by the Small Business Administration, with emphasis on accurate documentation, maintenance of eligibility, and timely submission of required reports to meet regulatory standards under the FAR 19.5 total small business set-aside. Performance is assigned to San Diego, California, with the contract classified as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The work is tied to NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management consulting services aimed at administrative and compliance functions. Bidders must submit proposals by August 14, 2026, following the posting date of August 3, 2026, and the opportunity is accessible via the DIBBS portal for interested small business service providers seeking to support defense contracting entities in meeting their socioeconomic compliance obligations.