Subcontract Management and Small Business Outreach

The contract focuses on managing subcontractor relationships to ensure compliance with a 35 percent small business subcontracting goal, requiring proactive identification, onboarding, and ongoing support of eligible small business partners. This includes developing outreach strategies to locate qualified small businesses, facilitating their integration into the project, and maintaining accurate records to demonstrate adherence to federal subcontracting targets through regular reporting and documentation. The work is critical to meeting regulatory obligations and fostering inclusive economic participation within the defense supply chain. The contract is tied to the NAICS code 541611 and is managed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport under the Department of Defense. While specific performance location details are not provided, the scope is centered on administrative and compliance activities related to subcontractor coordination rather than direct technical execution. All efforts must align with federal subcontracting requirements, and successful performance hinges on robust tracking systems, transparent communication with small business vendors, and timely submission of compliance reports to ensure contract obligations are met.