Subcontract Management & SBIR Compliance

This subcontracting agreement is governed by SBIR compliance requirements, mandating that at least two-thirds of the total contract work be performed by the small business prime contractor to meet the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside criteria under the SBIR/STTR program. The prime must maintain accurate tracking and documentation of work distribution to ensure adherence to the two-thirds threshold and remain eligible for the set-aside designation, which applies only to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541611 and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, and a posting date of June 24, 2026, indicating a competitive process focused on small business participation in technical services. All subcontracting activities must be structured to preserve the prime’s primary role in performing the core technical effort, with strict oversight required to prevent undue delegation to larger or non-qualifying entities.