Small Business Joint Venture Coordination (Socioeconomic Programs)

The contract requires support to a prime contractor in managing joint venture representations under federal socioeconomic programs including Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone designations. This involves ensuring accurate documentation, ongoing compliance, and proper representation of joint venture structure and eligibility criteria to meet Small Business Administration requirements. All activities must align with the Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 541611 indicating management consulting services as the primary scope of work. The procurement is issued by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain organization and is structured as a subcontract. The solicitation is open for responses until August 19, 2026, with the opportunity posted on August 4, 2026. All performance and compliance activities must support the prime contractor’s ability to maintain eligibility and fulfill obligations under the designated socioeconomic set-aside program. The exact place of performance is not specified, but the work is expected to involve administrative coordination, regulatory adherence, and recordkeeping to satisfy federal contracting standards for small business joint ventures.