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PENTAGON Sept. 10, 2025
It's Official: CMMC Has Landed
Today marks the official start of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) implementation across DoD contracts. The DFARS rule is live in the Federal Register, and Phase 1 begins November 10, 2025.
July 16, 2025
DoD Earns an "A" on FY24 Small Business Scorecard
PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (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. The DoD’s overall performance garnered an "A" rating overall for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s FY24 agency small business scorecard.
June 2, 2025
Vanguard Award Nominees Announced
PENTAGON — Established in 2015, the DoD Small Business Vanguard Awards Program recognizes the exceptional contributions of DoD small business professionals and members of the acquisition community that influence small business participation in Defense procurements.
May 2, 2025
DoD Small Business Bulletin is Relaunching May 9
Arlington, VA — The DoD Small Business Bulletin will officially relaunch next week with a new, expanded focus.
April 30, 2025
May Small Business Webinar Training Announced
Arlington, VA — New Dates: Register for the May Small Business Webinar Training on the topic of Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI).
March 28, 2025
Maryland Defense Business & Industry Roundtable
Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-4) met with state business leaders and local APEX Accelerator business clients today at the University of Maryland-ARLIS.
March 19, 2025
April Small Business Webinar Training Sessions
Arlington, VA — The April Small Business Webinar Trainings are on the topics of the DoD Mentor-Protege Program and Project Spectrum.
March 12, 2025
Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs APEX Accelerators Overview
Arlington, VA — Join APEX Accelerators Director Mr. Khalil Mack on March 27 for this DAU seminar, which will show how APEX Accelerators serve as a bridge between DoD buyers and suppliers.
Jan. 21, 2025
OSBP at Consumer Electronics Show
The OSBP team will be onsite at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 7-10 to meet with small businesses interested in enhancing national security and providing innovative technologies to support the warfighter.
June 21, 2024
OSBP Director Participates in Supply Chain Summit
Arlington, VA — Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director, DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), spoke at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Supply Chain Summit on June 13 in Arlington, Va.