Arlington, VA April 15, 2026

Dr. Marvin Carroll Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MPP Program

Arlington, VA — Dr. Marvin Carroll, founder and CEO of Tec-Masters, Inc., received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the DoW Mentor-Protégé Program, honoring decades of impact across the defense industrial base.

April 10, 2026

FY2024 and FY2025 Nunn-Perry Awards

ARLINGTON, VA — The Department of War Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) recognized its FY2024 and FY2025 Nunn-Perry Award nominees and recipients at the annual awards luncheon on April 9 during the MPP Summit in Arlington, VA.

PENTAGON April 2, 2026

SBA Announces New “Made in America Loan Guarantee” to Restore Manufacturing Dominance

Big News for Small Manufacturers: Starting May 1, small businesses can leverage U.S. Small Business Administration “Made in America” loan guarantees to expand facilities, hire workers, and increase production. 

March 20, 2026

Small Business Spring Training

Small businesses play a critical role in strengthening the defense industrial base—but it takes preparation to compete. This spring, join our Small Business Spring Training and get ready to step up to the plate with the knowledge and connections you need.

PENTAGON March 3, 2026

Share Your Story: DoW Industry Insights Series Invitation

The Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth is inviting small businesses, new entrants, and nontraditional suppliers to share how they are supporting mission success. If your company provides innovative technology, strengthens supply chains, or delivers specialized services that support Department or national security priorities, we encourage you to participate in the DoW Industry Insights Series: Small Businesses and Nontraditional Supplier Stories Sought.

Jan. 29, 2026

DoW Launches LYNX to Help Businesses Enter and Compete in Defense Markets

PENTAGON — The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) today announced the launch of LYNX, a new digital platform designed to strengthen supplier readiness, improve visibility into business capabilities, and expand participation across the defense industrial base. Registration is now open at https://www.lynxconnect.io for businesses seeking to connect with mission-aligned partners and opportunities. Businesses begin by creating a company profile and completing an initial assessment to establish a readiness baseline and identify next steps.

Jan. 26, 2026

Registration is Open for the DOW Mentor-Protege Program Summit

PENTAGON — Registration for the Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit 2026 is officially open! Register now to secure the early-bird rate.

PENTAGON Dec. 8, 2025

Small Business Champion Takes the Helm

Mr. James R. Mismash has been appointed Director of the Office of Small Business Programs at the Department of War, effective November 3, 2025. The appointment places Mismash, previously Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, at the forefront of efforts to strengthen the vital role small businesses play in national security.

Dec. 2, 2025

APEX Accelerators Release Program Impact Data Highlighting Strategic Progress

The APEX Accelerators program has released performance data from its most recent program year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025), offering a compelling snapshot of smarter service delivery, sharper strategic alignment, and measurable contributions to strengthening the defense and government industrial base.

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.