Small Business Participation Coordination and Subcontracting Plan Support

The contract seeks support for developing and executing subcontracting plans to comply with partial small business set-aside requirements under FAR 19.5, targeting the NAICS code 541611 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The effort is focused on ensuring meaningful participation by small businesses in the award and performance of contracts under the Department of Defense’s Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, with the goal of meeting specific small business utilization goals. The work involves planning, coordination, tracking, and reporting activities necessary to fulfill subcontracting obligations tied to the partial set-aside, requiring a thorough understanding of federal acquisition regulations and small business program compliance. The solicitation is open for responses until August 13, 2026, and is designed to support a long-term federal acquisition objective centered on increasing small business involvement in defense-related service contracts. While no specific location or point of contact is provided, the performance will align with the agency’s operational requirements and must ensure full adherence to the subcontracting plan structure mandated under FAR 19.5. Contractors will be expected to deliver structured, measurable, and compliant strategies that demonstrate proactive engagement with eligible small businesses across the supply chain, with an emphasis on accountability and transparency in reporting subcontracting outcomes.