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Dec. 8, 2023
NDAA FY24 Conference Report Released
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. Senate and House Armed Services committees released a final agreement on the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) late Wednesday night.
Small Business Scam Alert: "United States Business Regulations Department" Letters
December 8, 2023 — Recently, we heard from several small business owners about deceptive letters claiming to be from a government agency. As we dive into the festive season and year-end activities, it's crucial to stay vigilant and protect your business from potential scams.
Nov. 17, 2023
Department of Commerce Hosts First National Muslim American Leaders Convening
November 2023 — Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), joined leaders from across the federal government and industry this week for the first National Muslim American Leaders Convening hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
OSBP Recognized for Exceeding Subcontracting Goals
November 17, 2023 — The Department of Defense was honored with the National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Champions Award for meeting or exceeding goals established for subcontracting to service-disabled and/or veteran-owned small businesses (SD/VOSBs) in FY22.
Spotlight: Empowering Native-owned Businesses
November 2023 — The Indian Incentive Program (IIP) fosters new opportunities for Indian organizations, Indian-owned economic enterprises, or Native Hawaiian small business concerns.
Nov. 3, 2023
New APEX Accelerator Opens in Dearborn, Mich.
November 3, 2023 — The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) held a soft launch opening event for a new APEX Accelerator location in Dearborn, Mich. on October 26.
Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict
Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Oct. 30, 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 2023 — During Cybersecuity Awareness Month and throughout the year, the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs is raising awareness and supporting small business with resources, tools, and training to protect from cyber threats and to comply with requirements in federal contracts.
Initiative to Increase Private Capital Investment in Critical Technologies
October 2023 — A joint effort between the U.S. Small Business Administration and United States Department of Defense to increase private capital investment in critical technologies that strengthen our economic and national security was rolled out last week.
Industry Input Sought: Help Improve Forecasts of Federal Procurement Opportunities
October 2023 — The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is hosting a challenge through October 31 to shape the future of procurement opportunity forecasts.