Subcontracting Outreach and Reporting

The contract involves the development and execution of subcontracting plans, small business outreach initiatives, and comprehensive reporting obligations for prime contractors awarded the tanker charter under the Department of Defense. It requires systematic engagement with small businesses to ensure compliance with federal subcontracting goals, including identification, outreach, and support of eligible vendors, as well as accurate and timely submission of all required documentation to demonstrate adherence to subcontracting targets. The work is tied to a specific procurement under NAICS code 541611, which relates to management consulting services, indicating that the subcontracting strategy must align with strategic planning and administrative oversight functions supporting the tanker charter program. The prime contractor must implement an organized approach to fostering small business participation throughout the contract lifecycle, with activities including targeted networking, partnership development, and monitoring of subcontractor performance and compliance. Reporting must reflect quantitative and qualitative metrics on subcontractor utilization, geographic distribution, and socioeconomic category representation, all of which will be evaluated for consistency with federal mandates. The opportunity is open for response until July 31, 2026, and is managed by the Marine Corps Systems Command at Norfolk, with no set-aside designation applied, meaning the contract is open to all eligible entities, though the emphasis remains on maximizing opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses.