Small Business Verification & Set-Aside Compliance Support

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in verifying small business status and ensuring full compliance with the total small business set-aside requirements outlined in FAR 52.219-6, which mandates that the entire contract be awarded to a small business concern. The work centers on the accurate representation and documentation of the small business entity’s eligibility under SBA guidelines, with particular focus on meeting the criteria for a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. The subcontract is tied to NAICS code 541611, indicating the work involves management consulting services, and the performance location is in Columbia, with a zip code of 65201. The offeror must be prepared to validate ownership, control, and size status in alignment with SBA regulations, ensuring the prime contractor’s proposal satisfies all set-aside conditions prior to award. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and the contracting office is under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255).