Small Business Subcontracting and Supplier Participation

This contract opportunity is designed to enable small, disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses to participate as subcontractors or suppliers under a prime contract managed by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a Department of Energy contractor. The goal is to promote inclusive economic participation by providing streamlined access to federal contracting pathways with accelerated payment terms, ensuring timely cash flow for eligible small businesses. The opportunity aligns with NAICS code 541611, which covers management consulting services, indicating the primary scope involves professional advisory or operational support services tied to the Department of Energy’s mission at Oak Ridge. The solicitation is open for responses until June 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with a posting date of June 23, 2026, allowing a six-day window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals. Performance will be centered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a ZIP code of 37830, though specific location details for the office or point of contact are not provided. No formal set-aside designation is listed, but the contract structure prioritizes inclusion of historically underrepresented business categories through targeted subcontracting and supplier engagement. Interested firms must position themselves to meet the demands of the prime contractor while benefiting from the faster payment conditions designed to enhance financial stability for small participants.