Small Business Subcontracting Participation (SDVOSB)

This contract opportunity is designed to support Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses by allowing them to participate as vendors or subcontractors within the fresh produce supply chain, with a targeted 3% participation goal specifically for SDVOSBs. The solicitation is tied to a NAICS code of 111332, indicating focus on vegetable and melon farming, suggesting the need for reliable suppliers of fresh agricultural products. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce - Corrections Administration, operating through its Colorado office, and the performance location is also in Colorado, though specific city or zip details are not provided. The opportunity is structured as a subcontracting initiative, open to eligible small businesses seeking to engage in the supply chain without direct prime contracting requirements. The deadline for responses is July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with the posting date listed as June 26, 2026, indicating a very limited window for submissions. While no formal set-aside classification is specified, the inclusion of the 3% SDVOSB goal underscores a commitment to veteran-owned business inclusion. Interested parties must access the opportunity through the provided online platform, with no point of contact information listed, suggesting submissions and inquiries should be handled through the advertised system.