Small Business Subcontracting and Socioeconomic Compliance Support

The contract tasks the contractor with providing comprehensive support to a prime contractor in managing and maintaining compliance with small business socioeconomic programs, specifically focusing on verification and reporting for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and joint ventures. This includes ensuring accurate certification status, proper documentation, and timely submission of required reports to uphold federal contracting eligibility and program integrity. The contractor must be well-versed in the regulatory frameworks governing these programs and prepared to assist with audits, responses to inquiries, and ongoing compliance monitoring throughout the lifecycle of subcontracting arrangements. The work is performed under a subcontract arrangement for the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located at APO, ZIP 09309-9998. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541611 for Management Consulting Services, was posted on July 21, 2026, with proposals due by July 29, 2026. Although no set-aside type is specified, the nature of the work implies direct alignment with small business program requirements. The contractor must operate with precision and confidentiality, supporting the prime’s ability to meet federal reporting obligations and maintain eligibility for set-aside contracts through accurate representation and documentation of socioeconomic status.