Small Business Subcontracting Participation (Set-Aside)

The contract mandates that the prime contractor adhere to small business subcontracting goals in accordance with FAR 19.5, emphasizing the creation of opportunities for small businesses across a variety of trades. It falls under a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting small business participation to promote their involvement in government contracting. The contract is associated with NAICS code 236220, indicating that the scope pertains to commercial and institutional building construction. The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Pcac (36C776) agency, is overseeing the contract, which designates Lyons as the place of performance with the ZIP code 07939. The directive ensures that small businesses are integrated into subcontracting efforts, fostering economic inclusion within this federal project.