Small Business Representation & Socioeconomic Certification Support

The contract seeks advisory services to support a prime contractor in representing and certifying small business status under federal socioeconomic programs including Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and 8(a) initiatives. The scope centers on ensuring accurate compliance with eligibility requirements, documentation, and submission processes necessary for program participation, enabling the prime contractor to maintain proper status for government contracting opportunities. Services will involve guidance on certification procedures, regulatory interpretation, and ongoing compliance monitoring to mitigate risk and enhance eligibility outcomes. Performance of these services is required at Fort Knox, Kentucky, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541214, reflecting management consulting services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office. While no specific point of contact is listed, interested parties must submit proposals via the provided DIBBS portal before the deadline to be considered for award. The nature of the work demands deep expertise in federal small business regulations and direct experience with certification agencies and documentation standards.