Small Business Set-Aside Participation (Supplier Diversity)

Certified small businesses including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone concerns are invited to engage as suppliers or through joint ventures in the procurement of defense components under a subcontract set-aside program. The opportunity is targeted specifically at eligible small businesses seeking to support the Department of Defense through the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and is governed under NAICS code 336510, which pertains to the manufacturing of aerospace product and parts. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, providing a two-week window for eligible entities to submit proposals. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, interested parties must reference the official DIBBS portal link to access full solicitation details and submit responses. Participation is designed to enhance supplier diversity and expand the defense industrial base by leveraging the capabilities of certified small businesses in critical defense supply chains.