Small Business Program Representation & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in managing post-award small business representation and socioeconomic certification for various designated statuses including Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone certification. This effort ensures compliance with Small Business Administration requirements and facilitates accurate classification to maintain eligibility under the Total Small Business Set-Aside provision as defined under FAR 19.5. The work involves advising on documentation, certification processes, and ongoing compliance to secure and sustain small business status throughout the contract lifecycle. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 541611 and is tied to the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with performance exclusively located in San Diego, California, at ZIP code 92136-3581. The contract type is a subcontract, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 23, 2026. All activities must align with federal regulations governing socioeconomic programs and require precise, timely submission of certifications and representations to the SBA and relevant federal contracting authorities to uphold the small business set-aside conditions.