Small Business Subcontracting and Socioeconomic Compliance

The prime contractor is required to actively engage in small business subcontracting and comply with all socioeconomic reporting obligations as outlined in DFARS 52.219-28, ensuring transparent and documented participation from qualified small business entities including Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and Minority-Owned Businesses. Reporting on small business subcontracting efforts is mandatory and must reflect accurate, timely data to meet federal compliance standards. The contract pertains to fluid handling operations with performance located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. Subcontracting opportunities are open to eligible socioeconomic categories to promote small business involvement, though the contract itself is not formally set aside for any specific category. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with proposals due by August 17, 2026, and all compliance activities must align with the Defense Logistics Agency’s procurement system as referenced through the provided UI link.