Small Business Subcontracting Participation (Flow-Down)

This contract is a total small business set-aside opportunity under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.5, requiring that all work be performed by small businesses, with subcontracting roles available exclusively to small business concerns. Subcontractors must comply with the flow-down requirements of FAR 52.219-14, which governs small business subcontracting plans and ensure meaningful participation by small firms in the performance of the prime contract. The prime contractor, operating under the Department of Energy through its contractor Berkeley National Labor, is obligated to establish and maintain a compliant small business subcontracting plan that promotes equitable distribution of subcontracts among eligible small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 identifies the primary scope of work as management, scientific, and technical consulting services. Performance of the contract is located in Berkeley, California, with a zip code of 94720. Small businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities must submit their responses by the deadline of July 24, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET. Participation is restricted to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration, and no other business classifications are eligible to bid or subcontract under this set-aside. The contract structure inherently prioritizes small business inclusion, with the prime contractor responsible for ensuring compliance throughout the lifecycle of the agreement.