Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Subcontracting Partner

This contract outlines an opportunity for certified diverse businesses, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), to act as subcontractors to a prime contractor. The subcontracting role is designed to help the prime contractor fulfill the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) spending requirements by providing goods, services, or support. The contract, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, is specifically categorized under the NAICS code 541611, which typically relates to administrative management and general management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on June 6, 2025, with a response deadline extending through June 30, 2030, allowing for a long-term engagement. There is no set aside described, indicating it is open to certified diverse vendors to partner as subcontractors rather than participants in a sole-source or exclusive bidding process. The exact location of performance and contact details are not specified, but the contract is intended to promote supplier diversity in Massachusetts through collaboration with the state's department. This subcontracting arrangement supports the state’s goals of inclusivity and diversity in procurement by leveraging qualified diverse businesses.