Subcontracting Plan Development & Small Business Outreach

The contract requires the development and maintenance of a comprehensive subcontracting plan aimed at achieving specific participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority business enterprises, women business enterprises, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone-certified firms. The contractor must establish measurable objectives and implement strategies to ensure meaningful inclusion of these small businesses throughout the performance of the work. Ongoing reporting of small business utilization is mandatory and must be submitted through official Small Business Administration systems to ensure transparency and compliance with federal contracting requirements. Performance under this contract is centered in Alexandria, Virginia, with the Washington Headquarters Services under the Department of Defense serving as the contracting office. The solicitation is open for responses until August 3, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 541618, indicating a focus on management consulting services. The contractor is expected to engage in proactive outreach to identify and connect with eligible small business partners, track progress toward set-aside goals, and maintain accurate records to demonstrate adherence to federal small business participation mandates. Failure to meet reporting obligations or achieve established goals may result in contract non-compliance actions.