Small Business Subcontracting Coordination (TSB Program)

The contract titled Small Business Subcontracting Coordination TSB Program requires the coordination of participation by Targeted Small Businesses under Iowa state programs with a primary focus on outreach, tracking, and reporting to meet subcontracting goals. The effort centers on ensuring that small businesses, particularly those identified as targeted, are effectively engaged in subcontracting opportunities tied to state initiatives administered by the University of Iowa. The contractor will be responsible for proactive engagement strategies to identify and connect eligible small businesses with contract opportunities, maintaining accurate records of participation, and submitting regular reports to demonstrate compliance and progress toward established subcontracting targets. The solicitation is open for response until July 29, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 541611 which corresponds to Management Consulting Services. Although no set-aside type is specified, the program is designed to promote economic inclusion and equitable access to state-funded contracting. Performance is expected to align with Iowa state objectives for small business development, and the contract will be administered by the University of Iowa through its Iowa office. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline via the university's e-bidding portal, and all activities will be conducted in support of broader state goals to enhance small business involvement in public sector projects.