Small Business Set-Aside / Socioeconomic Certification Support

This contract provides consulting support to assist small businesses with navigating socioeconomic certifications such as Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone status, as well as structuring joint ventures to comply with federal contracting requirements. The scope includes expert guidance on eligibility criteria, application processes, and strategic alignment with set-aside programs to enhance competitiveness for government contracts. Support will be tailored to ensure clients meet the technical and regulatory standards necessary to qualify for and maintain these certifications. The work is to be performed at Fort Irwin, California, with a specific North American Industry Classification System code of 541611 for management consulting services. It is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically the ASC Commodities Division, and has a firm deadline for responses on July 14, 2026. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, and interested parties must submit proposals through the DIBBS portal prior to the closing time to be considered. The target beneficiaries are small businesses seeking to increase their access to defense contracting opportunities through proper certification and partnership structuring.