Small Business Subcontracting and Mentor-Protégé Program Administration

The contract calls for the comprehensive administration of the Department of Homeland Security’s Mentor-Protégé Program and Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with responsibilities encompassing the full lifecycle of tracking, reporting, and mentoring activities designed to support small business growth and subcontracting compliance. The work focuses on ensuring adherence to SBA regulations under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring detailed oversight of mentor-protégé relationships, performance metrics, and subcontracting goals within the DHS Border Enforcement Contracting Division. All activities must be conducted in accordance with FAR 19.5 and centered on enhancing small business participation in federal contracting. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 and is limited to small businesses, with performance centered in Artesia, New Mexico, at zip code 88210. Proposals are due by August 5, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026. The successful offeror will be expected to manage program integrity through accurate data collection, timely reporting to federal stakeholders, and active mentorship engagement to foster sustainable small business development within DHS supply chains. No specific point of contact is listed, and all inquiries must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal.