Small Business Subcontracting Participation (Opportunity for DBE/MBE/WBE)

This opportunity is designed to facilitate participation by certified small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB entities, in supply, packaging, and quality assurance roles under a prime contractor’s FAR 52.219-9 subcontracting plan. The solicitation targets organizations eligible for small business set-asides and aims to integrate them into the supply chain for defense-related activities managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The North American Industry Classification System code 334332 indicates the focus is on electronic component and board manufacturing, suggesting subcontracting needs related to production, testing, and logistics support within this sector. The deadline for responses is August 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 31, 2026, allowing prospective bidders a one-month window to prepare and submit their proposals. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the contract is accessible through the DIBBS portal, and participation is contingent upon meeting certified small business status and aligning with the prime contractor’s subcontracting goals. There is no mention of a monetary value or specific contract duration, but the structure implies a framework for ongoing or long-term subcontracting engagement rather than a single project. Certified firms are encouraged to engage through the provided link to secure a role in this defense supply chain initiative.