Small Business Subcontracting Plan Development

The contract requires the development and management of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan under FAR 52.219-9 Alternate III, applicable if the total contract value exceeds $750,000. This obligation mandates the contractor to establish measurable goals for subcontracting with small businesses, including small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone small businesses, and to implement a process to monitor, report, and achieve those goals throughout the contract period. The plan must outline specific strategies for identifying and engaging qualified small business subcontractors and include regular reviews to ensure compliance with federal subcontracting requirements. The contracting activity is under the Department of Veterans Affairs, organized as RPO West (36C24W), with performance expected to occur in Laughlin. The NAICS code 541611 indicates the work involves management consulting services, suggesting that subcontracting opportunities may center around professional and technical support functions. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with responses due by May 6, 2026, and the contract type is classified as a subcontracting obligation rather than a direct procurement. While no specific set-aside designation is provided, compliance with small business subcontracting regulations remains a mandatory condition of award and ongoing performance.