Small Business Subcontracting & Accelerated Payment Compliance

The contract seeks administrative support services to ensure full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements related to small business subcontracting and accelerated payment obligations. The work focuses on facilitating adherence to federal mandates that promote small business participation in defense contracting, including proper documentation, reporting, and tracking of subcontracting plans and performance. The contractor will be responsible for implementing systems and processes that enable timely and accurate reporting, as well as ensuring eligibility and utilization of accelerated payment provisions to support small business subcontractors. Services are to be performed at a designated location in San Diego, California, with a NAICS code of 541611, indicating management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The contract type is classified as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, and while no specific set-aside designation is listed, the work inherently supports small business goals. Responses must be submitted by July 6, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 25, 2026, and all activities must align with the broader objectives of increasing small business involvement and streamlining payment timelines within the defense supply chain.