Small Business Subcontracting Support (Flow-Down Compliance)

The contract supports the prime contractor’s adherence to FAR clauses 52.219-9 and 52.219-8 by facilitating compliant small business subcontracting practices, ensuring proper flow-down of obligations throughout the supply chain. It enables targeted outreach and engagement opportunities for small businesses seeking to participate in component manufacturing, packaging, and logistics roles under the prime contract, with the goal of meeting federal small business participation targets. The effort is coordinated through the Aviation Logistics Center under the Department of Homeland Security and is open for responses until July 27, 2026, with a focus on building a compliant and diverse subcontractor network aligned with government contracting requirements.