Small Business Subcontracting & Accelerated Payments

The contract seeks a small business subcontractor to provide services under commercial subcontracting procedures with eligibility for accelerated payments as outlined in FAR 52.232-40. The work is tied to a NAICS code of 541512, indicating it involves custom computer programming services, and performance is required at a location in New Cumberland with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The prime contractor is the Department of Defense under the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament organization, with the solicitation issued through the DIBBS system. Subcontractors must respond by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and should be prepared to meet the requirements for accelerated payment terms, which typically involve timely invoicing and compliance with commercial payment standards to ensure prompt settlement. Eligibility for accelerated payments is contingent on the subcontractor maintaining its small business status and fulfilling all procedural requirements under the FAR clause, including proper documentation and adherence to commercial terms. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type, meaning it is open to qualified small businesses regardless of specific socioeconomic designations. While no point of contact is listed, all inquiries and submissions must be processed through the provided DIBBS link. The urgency of the timeline and the focus on payment speed suggest that the prime contractor is seeking responsive and reliable partners to support defense-related technical services with minimal administrative delays.