Small Business Set-Aside Compliance & Socioeconomic Certification

The contract provides administrative and consulting support to ensure small business size certification, socioeconomic status validation, and full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses for set-aside contracts under the Small Business Administration program. The work focuses exclusively on fulfilling requirements for a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined in FAR 19.5, requiring expertise in navigating SBA certification processes and interpreting applicable compliance standards to maintain eligibility. The services are critical to maintaining the contractor’s status as a small business entity in accordance with federal contracting rules and must be executed with precision to avoid disqualification or audit findings. The contract is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 541214, indicating specialized administrative and management consulting services are the core deliverable. Performance is expected to occur in the zip code area 97756, though the exact location is otherwise unspecified. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The awarding agency is the Department of Agriculture, specifically under Incident Procurement Logistics, though no direct point of contact or additional organizational details are provided. All support must align strictly with SBA and FAR guidelines to ensure the integrity of the set-aside structure and uphold federal contracting compliance.