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Toggle navigation Office of Small Business Programs Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs Search Search Office of Small Business Program: Search Search Office of Small Business Program: Search About Mission Leadership Goals and Performance Director’s Year-End Message Work with us Guide to working with DoD Tips for Marketing to DoD Subcontracting Military Departments and Defense Agencies Programs Indian Incentive Program How to Participate IIP Documents Regulation/Legislation FAQs Mentor-Protégé Program How to Participate Protégé Eligibility Requirements MPP Resources Regulation/Legislation FAQs Contacts National Mentoring Month RIF/RISE Cyber Security Resources CMMC 2.0 APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs) SBIR/STTR Defense Innovation Unit National Security Innovation Network Manufacturing USA Socioeconomic Programs Small Disadvantaged Business WOSB HUBZones SDVOSB 8(a) Indian Incentive Program Resources FAQs Be Cyber Smart Veterans Resources Scam Alerts Training Materials Acquisition Policy Regulations Legislation DoD Workforce Development DoD Regional Councils Charter Charter - Authority NRC MARC SERC NCRC SCRC PNWRC WRC Presentation Workshops Rotational Excellence Program Subcontracting DoD CSP Subcontracting Plan Test Program - Requirements Subcontracting Plan Test Program - FAQs Engage Events Calendar News SBTW23 Speaker Request APEX Accelerators Roadshow WELCOME TO THE Common Entry Point for Small Businesses MPP Approved Mentor List The Mentor-Protégé Program has an updated list of approved mentors available in the MPP Resources section. 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. Register Here 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. View the Full Message 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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? Learn More 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. Watch Our Video 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. Learn More Explore the programs you may be eligible for to support your federal contracting goals: Woman-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 Business (SDVOSB) The qualities developed in the military- discipline, tenacity, and adaptability- make Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) excellent entrepreneurs. Additional Resources Historically 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 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 Resources8a 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 ResourcesSearch Government Contract Opportunities The System for Award Management (SAM) is a government-wide registry for doing business with the Federal government. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. The DoD Small Business Bulletin+Digest is published weekly. View the current edition on LinkedIn. Opt-in to receive email newsletters and other information from OSBP. Tweets by BusinessDefense DoD Small Business Offices DoD Regional Councils Events APEX Accelerators Project Spectrum Privacy and Security Links Disclaimer USA.gov Accessibility/Section 508 Web Policy Connect With Us Contact Us osd.business.defense@mail.mil Hosted by Defense Media Activity -...