Small Business Teaming and Prime Subcontracting Management

This contract involves serving as the prime contractor within a total small business set-aside environment, specifically under the guidelines of FAR 19.5 and ensuring compliance with FAR 19.809-2, which mandates that at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel must be attributed to the small business prime contractor. The contractor is responsible for managing subcontracting relationships effectively, maintaining adherence to the small business requirements, and demonstrating proper stewardship of costs aligned with the regulations. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on administrative and management consulting services. Issued by the Defense Health Agency, part of the Department of Defense, the contract's place of performance is Falls Church, VA, with a solicitation posted on June 2, 2026, and a response deadline of June 16, 2026. The contract emphasizes teamwork between the prime and subcontractors in a set-aside structure aimed at empowering small businesses within the federal procurement process. It is structured as a subcontract and includes stringent oversight to ensure compliance with the required small business participation and cost-sharing rules.