Small Business Subcontracting Participation

The contract requires the prime contractor to actively involve small businesses in the performance of work under the agreement, in full compliance with FAR 52.219-28, which governs small business subcontracting plans. The prime contractor must establish and maintain a meaningful subcontracting strategy that ensures equitable opportunities for small businesses, including those classified as service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and other designated categories, to participate in the project. Accelerated payment terms are mandated to improve cash flow for small business subcontractors, reinforcing the government’s commitment to supporting small business vitality and timely compensation. The work under this subcontracting arrangement is centered on NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and is performance-based at Joint Base Andrews with a ZIP code of 20762. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF office, and bids must be submitted by the response deadline of July 27, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the solicitation is open to all eligible contractors, but the expectation for substantial small business participation remains a core requirement tied to contract fulfillment.