Subcontracting Plan Development & Small Business Outreach

The contract pertains to the development and administration of a small business subcontracting plan in full compliance with FAR 19.7, requiring the contractor to design, implement, and manage a structured program that promotes meaningful participation from small businesses in the defense supply chain. This includes conducting proactive outreach to identify and engage qualified small business vendors, establishing systems for tracking subcontracting performance, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to meet federal obligations. The plan must align with Defense Logistics Agency expectations and be tailored to support the agency’s procurement objectives under the specified NAICS code 541611, which relates to management consulting services. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining continuous compliance throughout the performance period, documenting all efforts to foster small business inclusion, and demonstrating measurable progress in awarding subcontracting opportunities. Administrative duties encompass maintaining records of outreach activities, monitoring subcontractor performance, and submitting required reports to federal oversight entities. The effort is under the Department of Defense, with performance tied to the agency’s broader mission of enhancing small business accessibility and equity within defense contracting, though the specific place of performance and point of contact are not detailed in the provided data.