Small Business Representation & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks consulting services to support small business representation and socioeconomic certification under U.S. Small Business Administration programs including Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone designations. The work involves guiding clients through the complex certification processes required to qualify for federal contracting opportunities reserved for small businesses, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with SBA regulations, and successful submission of eligibility claims. The contractor will provide expert advice on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations to maintain certified status. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense's Maritime Supply Chain office, with the NAICS code 541611 indicating management consulting services. The solicitation is open for responses until July 20, 2026, and is categorized as an SBA set-aside, meaning only businesses certified under the relevant socioeconomic programs are eligible to compete. Performance of the services is not restricted to a specific geographic location, and all submissions must be made through the DIBBS portal using the provided link. The work is critical for enabling small businesses to access federal procurement opportunities by validating their socioeconomic status in alignment with federal guidelines.