Small Business Subcontracting Coordination

The contract focuses on strategic planning and execution of subcontracting obligations to ensure compliance with the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside status, requiring the prime contractor to actively engage and award portions of the work to SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and other small businesses. The effort centers on leveraging small business participation as a core component of performance, aligned with federal goals to support veteran-owned enterprises. The NAICS code 541611 indicates the scope involves management consulting services, specifying the nature of the work to be subcontracted and the expertise expected from participating small firms. Performance of the contract is designated to take place in Marion, Indiana, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 within the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees accountability for small business subcontracting targets and ensures adherence to set-aside requirements. The contractor must establish a robust subcontracting plan that outlines measurable goals, outreach efforts, and tracking mechanisms to demonstrate meaningful participation by eligible small businesses throughout the contract lifecycle. Failure to meet subcontracting objectives may result in financial penalties or performance evaluation impacts.