Small Business Subcontracting Participation

This contract provides subcontracting opportunities specifically aimed at small businesses, including those classified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and HUBZone enterprises. It falls under the Department of Energy's regulatory framework, with a prime contractor adhering to the FAR 52.219-9 subcontracting plan for contracts exceeding $750,000. The goal is to promote diverse small business participation in a DOE project related to the NAICS code 541512, which covers computer systems design services. The subcontract work will be performed in Batavia, Illinois, under the auspices of Fermilab, a DOE contractor. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside but is structured to ensure engagement and compliance with federal small business subcontracting requirements. Interested subcontractors must respond by May 25, 2026, and can find more information through the federal contract portal. This opportunity represents a key pathway for diverse small businesses to engage in significant federal contracting efforts supporting innovation and infrastructure within the DOE network.