Small Business Set-Aside and Subcontracting Participation Opportunity

The contract involves conducting market research focused on identifying potential small businesses for a set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 334516. The effort is intended to support subcontracting participation, where prime contractors may be required to achieve specific subcontracting goals encompassing technical, service, and support roles. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with the place of performance located in Boulder, zip code 80305. The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026. Although the contract type is listed as a subcontract, no specific set-aside designation is provided beyond the focus on small business involvement. This contract aims to facilitate small business participation in federal contracting while ensuring prime contractors incorporate subcontractors across various disciplines to meet designated targets.