Subcontractor Quality Oversight and Inspection Coordination

The contract requires the selected subcontractor to serve as the primary quality liaison between the government and the Defense Contract Management Agency for origin inspections, ensuring all documentation and quality control processes are fully prepared and compliant. This role involves proactive coordination to facilitate smooth inspection cycles, maintain regulatory adherence, and support timely resolution of any quality-related findings, with a strong emphasis on readiness and communication throughout the inspection lifecycle. The work is performance-based and must be executed in accordance with federal quality standards applicable to defense supply chain operations. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, intended for organizations classified as small businesses by the SBA, with performance taking place in Kittery, Maine at the DLA Maritime - Portsmouth facility. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through its DLA Maritime division, and the role demands deep familiarity with defense contract compliance, inspection protocols, and documentation management systems as they relate to origin verification and quality assurance.