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OSBP Increases Business and Industry Participation in Acquisitions with Solutions Vital to National Security Priorities

 

DoD Mentor-Protege Program Summit 2025
Join small businesses, prime contractors, DoD acquisition professionals, and federal stakeholders to strengthen the defense industrial base through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Now Streaming: Training Webinars On-Demand
View our on-demand training webinar recordings on key topics such as the DoD Mentor-Protege Program, Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI); and Project Spectrum.
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CMMC 2.0 Details and Links to Key Resources
On Dec. 26, 2023, DoD published the much-anticipated proposed rule change for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
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DoD Earns an "A" on SBA Scorecard for FY24
DoD expanded the footprint of small business participation in the defense industrial base in FY24 with an increase of $4.9B in contract awards to small businesses, earning an "A" rating on SBA's agency small business scorecard.
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DoD OSBP Workforce Awards 2025 - View the Nominee Highlight Reel
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs hosted its 2025 Workforce Awards virtually on June 26, bringing together the DoD acquisition and small business community to recognize exceptional contributions across the enterprise.
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10 Steps to Winning Your First DoD Contract
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?
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The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) increases business and industry participation in acquisitions with solutions vital to national security priorities. Working with federal and state partners, we accelerate the delivery of technological capabilities to the warfighter by providing targeted programs and training to help American businesses acquire the know how to become suppliers to the defense industrial base.

 

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Save the Dates In October

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Two in-person learning and networking events in one powerful week of small business engagement opportunities. Follow us to stay up to date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 20–22, 2025: DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit - Arlington, VA

  • Join small businesses, prime contractors, DoD acquisition professionals, and federal stakeholders to strengthen the defense industrial base through collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Hosted by the DoD Office of Small Business Programs
  • Focused on partnership, innovation, and capability development
  • Registration Now Open: https://dodmppsummit25.com

October 23, 2025: Government Contracting 101 Symposium - George Mason University, Arlington, VA Campus

  • A one-day educational and networking event designed to provide foundational training on federal procurement processes, connect businesses with experts and resources, and equip participants with practical tools to pursue contracting opportunities with the DoD and other federal agencies.
  • Powered by the APEX Accelerators Program and the Virginia APEX Accelerator
  • Tailored for first-time federal contractors and growing businesses

More details and registration links are coming soon. Follow us to receive the latest information about these events and other news from the DoD Office of Small Business Programs.

Visit our Events Calendar to view a curated list of events and conferences that provide small businesses with the opportunity to learn about DoD requirements and contracting opportunities.