Simplex Patriot Ribbon

The State of Illinois has posted a state and local contracting opportunity for the "Simplex Patriot Ribbon." The procurement details are not provided in the information given, but the attached document outlines the Small Business Set-Aside Program Waiver in Illinois. This waiver describes the established set-aside categories for construction, supplies, and services that must be awarded to small businesses, regardless of the dollar value. Any purchases under the small purchase threshold are also automatically set-aside for small businesses. Agencies must provide clear justification for not awarding to a small business vendor, such as for non-designated procurements, procurements designated to a specific agency, or with agency procurement officer approval.

While the specific details of the "Simplex Patriot Ribbon" procurement are not included, this waiver document indicates that this contract opportunity, and potentially others in Illinois, will be subject to the state's small business set-aside requirements. Qualified small business vendors would be eligible to submit proposals, with agencies required to provide appropriate justification if they do not award to a small business. The contract value or budget range is not provided in the information given.