Small Business Joint Venture & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks advisory services to support small businesses in forming joint ventures and obtaining federal socioeconomic certifications including WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. The services are intended to guide businesses through the complex requirements and documentation needed to qualify for these certifications, which are critical for accessing set-aside federal contracts. The advisor will provide strategic counsel on eligibility criteria, application processes, compliance obligations, and optimal structuring of joint ventures to maximize certification success and contract opportunities. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, which classifies management consulting services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. Although no specific location is designated for performance, the work is expected to be delivered remotely or virtually to support small businesses nationwide. The contract does not specify any set-aside classification, but the focus on socioeconomic certifications implies the intent to empower qualifying small businesses to compete more effectively in federal procurement markets.