Small Business Subcontracting Participation

The contract requires the prime contractor to develop and implement a subcontracting plan in compliance with FAR 19.5, ensuring meaningful opportunities for small business, disadvantaged business enterprise, minority business enterprise, and women’s business enterprise subcontractors across multiple trades. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only eligible small businesses can compete for the award, and the contractor must actively engage and integrate these firms into the project’s execution. The NAICS code 541310 indicates the work involves architectural services, though the scope may extend to related engineering and design support functions under the Department of the Interior’s Construction A/E Team 1 FWS. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM, and the prime contractor must demonstrate a clear strategy for subcontracting participation, including measurable goals and outreach efforts targeting certified small, DBE, MBE, and WBE firms. Performance will occur under the Department of the Interior’s oversight, though specific location details are not provided. The prime must ensure compliance with all federal small business subcontracting requirements throughout the life of the contract, with documentation and reporting obligations to verify participation and progress toward established targets.