Small Business or Socioeconomic Category Subcontracting Support

The contract seeks certified small businesses including Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone firms to serve as suppliers or fulfillment partners in support of socioeconomic compliance requirements. This subcontracting opportunity is tied to the NAICS code 332996 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, with performance required at the designated location in Anniston, Alabama, zip code 36201-5021. The contract is structured to facilitate pass-through fulfillment arrangements and ensure adherence to federal socioeconomic objectives by leveraging the capabilities of certified small businesses. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 28, 2026, and no set-aside classification specified, indicating the opportunity is open to eligible small businesses under general socioeconomic contracting guidelines. While no point of contact details are provided, interested parties can access further information through the official DIBBS system via the provided link. The engagement aims to strengthen the supply chain through inclusive participation while meeting Department of Defense procurement mandates.