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 Resources>>

8a

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.

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.