Small Business Supplier – Disadvantaged/Women-Owned (WOSB/SDB) Participation

This contract opportunity enables WOSB and SDB-certified suppliers to engage in micro-purchases under the Defense Logistics Agency through a prime contractor’s socioeconomic designation. It provides a pathway for qualified small businesses to supply goods and services under the NAICS code 332996, which covers other fabricated metal product manufacturing, without direct competition from non-certified firms. The prime contractor leverages its certification status to facilitate subcontracting opportunities specifically for women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal goals to promote diversity and inclusion in defense contracting. The opportunity is structured under a subcontract arrangement and is posted with a future effective date in 2026, indicating it is a forward-looking procurement mechanism designed to streamline sourcing from certified suppliers. The contract is administered by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency and does not specify a particular place of performance or point of contact, suggesting it is a blanket capability rather than a fixed-location procurement. No solicitation number is listed, indicating this is not a formal bid opportunity but rather an ongoing access mechanism for eligible suppliers to participate in micro-purchases as needed. The program’s value lies in its flexibility and focus on socioeconomic equity, allowing certified firms to compete for low-dollar-value orders without the burden of complex bidding processes, thus enhancing their ability to grow and sustain operations as part of the defense supply chain.