Supplier Diversity Plan (SDP) Implementation & SDO-Certified Subcontracting

The contract requires the provision of subcontracting services through a State Diversity Office-certified diverse business to meet a mandatory 1% Supplier Diversity Plan commitment tied to research support, outreach, translation, or administrative functions. This obligation must be fulfilled by engaging a certified diverse supplier to ensure compliance with the agency’s diversity goals, with all work to be performed at the specified location in Boston, Massachusetts, zip code 02110. The NAICS code 541990 identifies the scope as other scientific and technical services, encompassing non-clinical, non-laboratory support activities essential to the agency’s operational and research missions. The solicitation is open for responses until August 3, 2026, and is categorized as a subcontract opportunity under the 1700 - Research & Problem Gambling division of Massachusetts. While no specific set-aside designation or point of contact is provided, the contracting entity expects full adherence to SDO certification requirements, meaning potential subcontractors must be officially recognized as diverse businesses under state protocols. All parties must ensure that the subcontractor’s role directly supports the implementation of the Supplier Diversity Plan, with documentation and reporting mechanisms in place to verify compliance and utilization of certified diverse suppliers throughout the term of the engagement.