Small Business Subcontracting & Socioeconomic Certification Support

This contract opportunity supports the participation of small and socioeconomic businesses, including WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone certified entities, through joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements designed to assist prime contractors in meeting their obligations under FAR 52.219-28. The focus is on enabling these eligible businesses to contribute to medical supply chain operations under the Department of Defense, specifically through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF office, with performance tied to the NAICS code 339112 which relates to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Participation is structured to enhance compliance with federal small business subcontracting goals while fostering collaboration between prime contractors and certified small businesses. The solicitation is open for responses until July 20, 2026, with a posted date of July 12, 2026, and is categorized as a subcontracting opportunity. No specific set-aside type or location details are provided, indicating the arrangement is performance-based and not restricted to a geographic area. Interested businesses must engage through the designated DIBBS platform to submit proposals and align with the prime contractor’s subcontracting plan requirements. The opportunity emphasizes leveraging certifications to ensure meaningful participation from disadvantaged and small business concerns within a critical defense supply chain function.