Small Business Subcontracting Plan Development and Reporting

The contract requires the development and execution of a subcontracting plan with specific goals to engage small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses, targeting 22 percent and 5 percent participation respectively. The plan must be structured to ensure compliance with federal subcontracting requirements and include mechanisms for accurate and timely reporting through designated federal reporting systems. All activities must align with the North American Industry Classification System code 541611, which corresponds to management consulting services, and the effort is managed under the Department of Agriculture, specifically through its Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn office. Submissions must be completed by the established deadline of May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and the opportunity is categorized as a subcontracting action without a formal set-aside designation. The work is expected to be performed remotely or as otherwise determined, with no specific location mandated in the posting information.