Selling to the Government as a Small Business

Published: September 21, 2022

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The U.S. government can offer a high-performing revenue stream for your business. With an understanding of government acquisition priorities and policies, you can compete and win more government contracts.

The U.S. government can offer a high-performing revenue stream for your business. With an understanding of government acquisition priorities and policies, you can compete and win more government contracts.

What's Inside:
Download this guide to learn how to get your small business started in government contracting and get tips on bidding on contracts and developing a strong proposal. You will also get an understanding of socioeconomic programs, category management and commonly used government contracting acronyms.

Government Spending on Small Business Contracts:

$154.2B
Federal government contracts awarded to small businesses in FY 2021.


8(a) Business Development
The government aims to award at least 5% of contracting dollars to 8(a) firms annually. 


Women-Owned (WOSB)
The government aims to award at least 5% of contracting dollars to WSOB firms annually.

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