Small Business Set-Aside Participation

Certified small businesses, including those participating in 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB programs, are invited to compete as prime contractors or subcontractors under the Small Business Set-Aside Participation opportunity governed by FAR 52.219-28. The solicitation is specifically tied to the NAICS code 332710, which covers forgings and stampings, and is open for response until July 24, 2026, with submissions due by 5:00 PM ET. The contract is classified as a subcontract opportunity under the Department of Defense, managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, and performance is required in Phoenix, Arizona, with a zip code of 85043. This opportunity is designed to promote small business participation in defense-related supply chains and requires bidders to verify their small business status under one of the recognized federal certification programs. Participation enables eligible firms to secure contractual work through federal procurement channels while adhering to small business set-aside regulations.