Subcontracting Plan Development and Small Business Coordination

The contract requires the development and execution of a comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan in full compliance with FAR 52.219-9, focusing on active outreach to small businesses, diligent tracking of subcontracting goals, and accurate federal reporting to ensure adherence to federal small business participation requirements. The effort entails identifying and engaging eligible small business vendors, establishing measurable targets for subcontracting dollars, monitoring progress throughout the contract lifecycle, and submitting timely and compliant reports to federal oversight entities. This effort is being managed under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through NASA Kennedy Space Center, with work tied to NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services. The response deadline is June 10, 2026, and the contractor will be expected to implement strategies that foster meaningful small business involvement across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with federal procurement integrity and diversity objectives. Success depends on consistent communication, data accuracy, and proactive coordination with small business communities to meet and exceed established subcontracting goals.