Small Business Subcontracting and Socioeconomic Compliance Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in fulfilling small business participation requirements and ensuring compliance with socioeconomic regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. It focuses on providing expert assistance to meet mandated subcontracting goals for small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, service-disabled veterans, HUBZone firms, and other eligible disadvantaged groups. The work involves developing and implementing subcontracting plans, tracking performance metrics, maintaining documentation, and ensuring alignment with FAR guidelines throughout the contract lifecycle to avoid noncompliance penalties and optimize participation opportunities. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is tied to the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, with performance location specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. It is issued as a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and was posted on July 26, 2026. The effort requires a thorough understanding of federal socioeconomic programs, contract administration expertise, and the ability to interface effectively with prime contractors to ensure transparency, accuracy, and regulatory adherence across all subcontracting activities.