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Small Business Training Week 2024
Ignite the Future! Mark your calendars for Small Business Training Week to be held April 29-May 3, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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OSBP Director Year-End Message
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.
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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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Be Aware of Government Imposter Scams
About 1/3 of imposter scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission involve someone posing as a Government official.
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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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Introduction to the Office of Small Business Programs
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.
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Project Spectrum
Project Spectrum is a DoD initiative that provides information, training, and risk assessments to help vendors improve cyber readiness and comply with DoD requirements.
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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
 

April 5, 2024

Ignite the Future: Small Business Training Week

Arlington, VA — The premier training event of the year for federal acquisition and small business professionals starts in 24 days!

April 5, 2024

First Change to the U.S. Census Reporting in 27 Years

Arlington, VA — For the first time since 1997, the U.S. Census will change how it identifies people by race and ethnicity.

April 5, 2024

ICAM Networking Days Brings Diverse Collaborators Together

Arlington, VA — This week, members of our leadership team participated in the DoD’s Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office’s Networking Days event at the Lockheed Martin Global Vision Center in Crystal City, Va. with representatives from industry, academia, government program offices, and the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCIEP) directorate.

April 5, 2024

Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Arlington, VA — Small businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland last week can apply for a disaster loan of up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help overcome any revenue loss.

March 22, 2024

Why America Needs The Defense Industrial Base

Arlington, VA — 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.

 

 

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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