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Common Entry Point for Small Businesses

 

Ignite the Future! Mark your calendars for Small Business Training Week to be held April 29-May 3, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, published a year-end message reflecting on the progress made this year, milestones achieved, and sharing gratitude for the collaboration toward the shared mission.
On Dec. 26, 2023, DoD published the much-anticipated proposed rule change for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
About 1/3 of imposter scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission involve someone posing as a Government official.
You're a small business owner interested in working with the DoD, but how do you get from where you are now to winning a coveted contract?
The Office of Small Business Programs maximizes opportunities for small businesses to contribute to national security by providing combat power for our troops and economic power for our nation.
Project Spectrum is a DoD initiative that provides information, training, and risk assessments to help vendors improve cyber readiness and comply with DoD requirements.

 

Committed to Inclusion

 

Explore the programs you may be eligible for
to support your federal contracting goals:


 

Women-Owned Small BusinessWoman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program authorizes
Contracting Officers to award sole-source contracts to WOSBs. 

Additional Resources>>

 


 

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

The qualities developed in the military- discipline, tenacity,
and adaptability-  make Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Small Businesses (SDVOSB) excellent entrepreneurs. 
Additional Resources>>

 


 

HUBZoneHistorically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)

In full and open competition, a HUBZone-certified
company bid is given a 10 percent price-evaluation
preference. Additional Resources>>

 

 


 

Small Disadvantaged BusinessSmall Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

Each year, the Federal Government awards about 10%
of all Federal contract dollars, or roughly $50 billion in 
contracts, to Small Disadvantaged Businesses.
                              Additional Resources>>

 


 

8a8a

To help provide a level playing field for small businesses
owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people
or entities, the government limits competition for certain
contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business 
                                Development program. Additional Resources>>

 

 

 


 

     Search Government
     Contract Opportunities

          The System for Award Management (SAM)
          is a government-wide registry for doing
          business with the Federal government.

Search for Current Opportunities


 

 

 

News
 

March 22, 2024

Why America Needs The Defense Industrial Base

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks made the case at the Reagan Institute's National Security Innovation Base Summit on Wednesday that we all have a responsibility to foster a broad national security innovation base.

March 22, 2024

Mentor Firms Invited to Participate in Broad Agency Announcement

The Army Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Office is now inviting applications for participation in the Department's MPP.

March 22, 2024

SBTW 2024 Keynote Speaker Announced

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from HON Dilawar Syed, SBA Deputy Administrator. HON Syed has driven civic efforts at the federal, state, and local level focusing on economic growth and entrepreneurship.

March 22, 2024

Upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for APEX Accelerators Program

This is a special notice to provide information about the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity to establish APEX Accelerators in Fiscal Year 2025.

March 8, 2024

Small Businesses and National Security a Focus at Federal Procurement Institute Conference

Mr. David Busigo, Senior Advisor, Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), participated in a panel discussion session focused on the role of small businesses in the Defense Industrial Base and what the DoD is doing for small businesses at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) annual Federal Procurement Institute Conference on March 7 in Annapolis, MD.

 

 

APEX Accelerators: Helping Small Businesses
Learn How to Navigate the Procurement Process

 

Assistance for small businesses who are looking for opportunities to do business with the DoD is available at 96 APEX Accelerators across the country. APEX Accelerators are essentially the front door for small businesses to gain the education and training to become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts. Meet an APEX Accelerator client and hear about their success in the following video.

 

  

 

 





SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING WEEK (SBTW) 2024 | Apr. 29 - May 3

Join us in Chicago, Apr. 29 - May 3, 2024, and seize the opportunity to enhance your skills, network relationships, and learn from experts in the defense acquisition workforce.
*Must be a Federal Government Employee.


 

 

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