Small Business Joint Venture Participation (Set-Aside Potential)

Small businesses eligible as WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone concerns are offered a targeted opportunity to participate in a Department of Defense procurement set aside for their category, either as prime contractors or through joint ventures. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 332722 for Machine Shops, is managed by the ASC Commodities Division and places performance within San Diego, California, specifically at the 92136-3581 ZIP code. The opportunity allows these certified businesses to compete for a subcontract under a set-aside framework designed to increase federal contracting participation, though the exact nature of the set-aside designation is not specified. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026, with all submissions required to be processed via the DIBBS platform at the provided URL. Contractors must be prepared to meet the regulatory and compliance requirements for certified small business participation and joint venture arrangements as applicable to defense procurement rules.