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May 3, 2024
New Resource for Small Businesses: Investing in America Small Business Hub
Arlington, VA — Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman recently announced the launch of SBA’s new Investing in America Small Business Hub, the first and only digital portal of its kind providing industry-specific resources to help small businesses tap into new opportunities made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
April 19, 2024
The White House Announces Record Investment in Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Arlington, VA — On April 12 President Biden announced record investment in small disadvantaged businesses with a record-breaking $76.2 billion, or 12.1% in federal contracting dollars, going to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in FY 2023.
Meet Us in Michigan Next Week!
Arlington, VA — DoD Office of Small Business Programs Director, Mr. Farooq Mitha, has a series of engagements with small businesses and industry in Michigan next week.
APEX Accelerators are a Critical Front Door for Businesses
Arlington, VA — APEX Accelerators are a critical front door for businesses new to government contracting to acquire the skills and know-how to compete.
April 12, 2024
Empowering Small Businesses: A Collaborative Journey at Sea-Air-Space Event
Arlington, VA — The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) participated in the Sea-Air-Space event held in National Harbor, Md. this week.
DAU Acquisition Update Now Available On-Demand
Arlington, VA — The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Acquisition Update is a must-see event for defense acquisition professionals, and the Feb. 21-22 event is now available for download.
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!
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.
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.
Mentor Firms Invited to Participate in Broad Agency Announcement
Arlington, VA — The Army Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Office is now inviting applications for participation in the Department's MPP.
SBTW 2024 Keynote Speaker Announced
Arlington, VA — 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.
Upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for APEX Accelerators Program
Arlington, VA — This is a special notice to provide information about the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity to establish APEX Accelerators in Fiscal Year 2025.
Feb. 16, 2024
Congressional Small Business Fireside Chat
Arlington, VA — The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) hosted the first Small Business Fireside Chat of 2024 yesterday with members from the House Small Business Committee as part of National Entrepreneurship Week.
OSBP Director Interview: How the DoD is Helping Michigan Small Businesses
Arlington, VA — In advance of a small business and industry engagement roundtable at Schoolcraft College on Friday, Feb. 16, Mr. Farooq Mitha was on News/Talk 760 WJR Radio-Detroit discussing ways the United States Department of Defense, in collaboration with The U.S. Small Business Administration and other local partners such as APEX Accelerators and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), help small businesses acquire the knowledge to compete and win government contracts.
Project Spectrum Presents at WEST Conference
Arlington, VA — This week, Derrick Davis, Director for Industrial Cybersecurity, Office of Small Business Programs, spoke about Project Spectrum at WEST 2024, the premier sea services conference and exposition on the West Coast that brings military and industry together to explore current and future naval platforms and technologies.
Feb. 9, 2024
Defense Pricing and Contracting Year in Review Released
Arlington, VA — The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment's Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) team undertakes key initiatives to support the DoD pricing and contracting community in their ability to acquire and deliver capabilities to meet Warfighter needs.
Small Business Training Week Registration Now Open
Arlington, VA — Registration for the 10th Annual Small Business Training Week is open at www.SBTW24.com.
Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator Hosts OSBP Leaders
Arlington, VA — Mr. Farooq Mitha, Mr. Khalil Mack, and Mr. Derrick Davis participated in a roundtable discussion about maximizing opportunities for businesses to become suppliers to the DoD and other governmental organizations at the GT APEX Accelerator earlier this week.
Feb. 2, 2024
Rule of Two: OMB Issues Guidance to Increase Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts
Arlington, VA — On January 25, the Office of Management and Budget issued guidance on strategies federal agencies should adopt to enable small businesses to participate in multiple-award contracts.
Defense Innovation Board Updates
Arlington, VA — The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) delivered updates on two studies at the January 26 meeting, "Lowering Barriers to Innovation" and "Building a DoD Data Economy," and heard from experts across the defense innovation ecosystem.
OSBP Training Materials Added to Website
Arlington, VA — The Office of Small Business Program offers a comprehensive page of training materials and videos aimed at supporting both small businesses and acquisition professionals.
Jan. 19, 2024
Small Business Training Week 2024 Announced
Arlington, VA — Same Commitment, New Energy: Mark your calendars for April 29-May 3 for Small Business Training Week 2024.
Jan. 5, 2024
DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Participation Can Help Advance Your Goals
Arlington, VA — If your New Year's resolution involves conquering the challenges of navigating the intricate world of government contracts, while increasing your growth in contract awards, then look no further than the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protégé Program.
Dec. 15, 2023
Tri-State Matchmaker Event Connected Buyers and Sellers
December 15, 2023 — APEX Accelerators from New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio joined forces to host the Tri-State APEX Accelerator Matchmaker virtual event on Dec. 5-6.