Midsize Business (MDB) Program

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback and capability information from Pennsylvania-based businesses interested in participating in the Midsize Business (MDB) Program. This market research effort seeks to identify qualified suppliers and expand the certified MDB firm pool across seven underrepresented industry categories: Building Design Services, Construction Contractor, Construction Non-Stocking Supplier, Construction Stocking Supplier, Information Technology Goods & Services, Procurement Goods, and Procurement Services. Interested businesses must submit a one-page capability statement (not to exceed three pages) that highlights their experience, capabilities, years in business, relevant experience in public and/or private sectors, and current certifications, along with primary point of contact information, confirmation of Pennsylvania headquarters location, and industry classification via NAISC or UNSPSC codes. All submissions must be emailed to RA-SMALLBUSINESS@pa.gov with the subject line "Supplier Capability Statement Submission: RFI - Midsize Business (MDB) Program" by the deadline of December 31, 2027. The Commonwealth will not award a contract based on this RFI, nor will it compensate respondents for submitted information; however, this initiative aims to encourage qualified suppliers to complete the self-registration process required to participate in the MDB Program and may inform future procurement opportunities where the MDB program could be considered.

The MDB Program carries specific set-aside restrictions and eligibility requirements that limit participation to independently owned Pennsylvania-based firms with up to 750 employees and average three-year gross revenues not exceeding $141 million. Respondents must register in the PA Supplier Portal and self-certify as an MDB through the PRISM Platform to participate in future reserved solicitations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed as part of this RFI, as this is purely a market research effort with no binding contractual obligations, and no award value or budget range is specified. All costs associated with responding are the sole responsibility of potential participants, and all submitted materials become the property of the Commonwealth and may be distributed internally or disclosed in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania public records laws. The Commonwealth reserves the right to consider or reject any responses, to amend or reissue the request, and to abandon or recommence the process at any time.