Small Business / MBE/DBE Participation Coordination

The contract titled Small Business / MBE/DBE Participation Coordination is issued by the Maryland State Department of Education and focuses on facilitating subcontracting opportunities for certified small, minority-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses involved in content or platform development initiatives. The goal is to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and promote equitable participation of these businesses in state-funded projects, with an emphasis on active coordination and support throughout the subcontracting process. The North American Industry Classification System code 541618 indicates the work pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, suggesting the scope includes advisory, design, or developmental roles within educational technology or content platforms. The solicitation is open for submissions until August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with the posting date listed as August 7, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract opportunity with no specific set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified small, minority-, or disadvantaged-owned businesses that meet certification requirements. Performance location details are not specified, but the work will be under the jurisdiction and oversight of the Maryland State Department of Education. Interested parties must engage through the provided Maryland EMMA portal link to access full submission guidelines and documentation required to participate.