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

This contract opportunity, issued by the Department of Commerce's NIST office, is designed to enable small businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees to compete for roles either as prime contractors or subcontractors. The focus is on businesses that qualify under the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to certain electronics manufacturing. The contract is a subcontract type and aims to identify a sufficient pool of qualified vendors through market research before proceeding. The work is to be performed in Boulder, with a zip code of 80305, and the solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, with responses due by June 15, 2026. This opportunity provides a pathway specifically intended to support small business participation, although it does not specify a particular set-aside type or set-aside description. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond promptly to meet the tight deadline. The contract's primary goal is to foster competitive involvement from eligible small firms in the designated sector, contributing to the Department of Commerce's mission while supporting economic growth among smaller enterprises.