Small Business Subcontracting and Compliance Support

This contract requires support to assist the prime contractor in fulfilling Small Business Administration requirements under FAR 52.219-8, ensuring proper participation and utilization of small business subcontractors throughout the performance of the work. It also includes obligations related to FAR 52.232-40, which mandates accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, requiring timely and compliant financial treatment to support their cash flow and operational stability. The effort is embedded within a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for the prime award, reinforcing the government’s commitment to promoting small business involvement in federal contracting. The task is categorized under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services, and performance is scheduled to take place in Curtis Bay, Maryland, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026. The solicitation is managed by the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 under the Department of Homeland Security, with the intent to strengthen small business integration and compliance within the contract’s execution framework. The contractor must establish systems and procedures to monitor, report, and validate small business subcontractor engagement and payment compliance, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency expectations.