Small Business Subcontracting Plan Development and Reporting

The contract requires the development and ongoing maintenance of a subcontracting plan that complies with FAR 52.219-9, specifically aimed at achieving participation goals for certified small business categories including Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone businesses, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses. The plan must include measurable targets, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting protocols to demonstrate consistent outreach, engagement, and award of subcontracting opportunities to these designated entities throughout the performance period. The work is tied to NAICS code 541611, indicating that the services involve administrative management and general management consulting activities, and is being managed under the Department of Veterans Affairs through its contracting entity Nac Pharmaceuticals. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time, and is classified as a subcontracting requirement without a specific set-aside designation. Performance is expected to support federal objectives for small business inclusion, requiring detailed documentation, compliance tracking, and transparent reporting to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and government-wide economic equity initiatives.