Small Business Prime or Subcontractor Participation (Set-Aside Eligibility)

This contract opportunity, posted by the Department of Defense on May 14, 2026, is aimed at small businesses seeking to qualify under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) for participation as either a prime contractor or subcontractor. It falls under the NAICS code 339991 and represents a subcontract arrangement. The solicitation encourages small businesses to engage with the federal procurement process by leveraging specific eligibility criteria to increase their participation in government contracts. The response deadline for interested parties is May 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM. While specific details regarding the place of performance, agency office location, and points of contact are not provided, the opportunity is managed through the Department of Defense's W6QK Acc-Dta office. The solicitation is designed to support set-aside eligibility, although the type of set-aside is not explicitly stated. This contract serves as a valuable avenue for small businesses to enhance their government contracting presence by working directly as primes or teaming as subcontractors, thereby promoting inclusivity and socioeconomic diversity within the defense contracting ecosystem.