Small Business Subcontracting Plan Development

The contract requires the development and ongoing management of a compliant Small Business Subcontracting Plan aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-9 and the Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation, ensuring full adherence to federal subcontracting requirements. The contractor must establish measurable goals for small business participation and implement systems to accurately track and report subcontractor involvement throughout the lifecycle of the work, maintaining transparency and accountability in all reporting obligations. This includes monitoring compliance, validating data, and submitting timely documentation to demonstrate progress toward established subcontracting targets. The work is under the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and falls under NAICS code 541618 for management consulting services. The proposal must be submitted by June 18, 2026, and the performance location is not specified, indicating potential flexibility in operational setup. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring all subcontracting activities adhere strictly to regulatory standards, with no set-aside designation applied, meaning the plan must be built to meet general small business participation requirements without preferential treatment or reserved quotas.