Subcontractor Management and Small Business Participation

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in managing subcontractor disclosures and ensuring full compliance with small business regulations under FAR 52.219-14 for a total small business set-aside. All subcontracting activities must be structured to meet the stringent requirements of the Small Business Administration’s total small business set-aside program, meaning only eligible small businesses may perform the work, and all disclosures must be accurately documented and maintained. The prime contractor is expected to actively oversee subcontractor participation to guarantee adherence to federal guidelines and verify that each subcontractor qualifies under the applicable small business size standards. This effort is tied to NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and is managed by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, indicating a narrow window for submission. The contract is strictly limited to small business entities as the set-aside type prohibits participation by large businesses, and all performance must comply with the full scope of FAR 19.5 regulations governing total small business set-asides. While no specific place of performance is listed, the work will be conducted in support of federal programs administered by the Department of the Interior, and compliance with all subcontractor reporting and certification obligations is mandatory.