In fiscal year 2015, the Army awarded more than $17 billion in prime contracts to small businesses, more than any other agency in the federal Government.  Learn more

SPECIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
SBIR
DoD’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program invests more than $1 billion each year in small business technology.
RIF
The Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) program inserts promising and mature technologies with immediate application potential into programs of record. 
MPP
In the past five years, proteges participating in DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) have been awarded more than $6.5 billion in contracts and subcontracts.
IIP
The Indian Incentive Program (IIP) helps Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises win subcontracts. 
Velociter
The Velociter program guides and nurtures small businesses and innovators beyond Phase II of the DoD SBIR program. 
STEM
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative nurtures small businesses with a STEM mission. 
SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF SMALL BUSINESS
WOSB
The Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program authorizes Contracting Officers to award sole-source contracts to WOSBs.
SDVOSB
The qualities veterans developed in the military—discipline, tenacity and adaptability—make them excellent entrepreneurs.
HUBZONE
In full-and-open competitions, HUBZone-certified companies’ bids are given a 10-percent-price-evaluation preference.
MISSION ACHIEVEMENTS CYBERSECURITY
Mission
We maximize opportunities for small businesses to contribute to national security.
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24.64% DoD Prime Contracts Awarded to Small Businesses
In fiscal year 2015, DoD exceeded its small business prime contracting goal of 21. 6 percent, obtaining a historic 24.64 percent.
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More than 75% of data breaches target small and mid-sized businesses. DoD requires contractors to report cyber incidents to DoD.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2016
On Nov. 30, DoD Acting SBIR/STTR Program Administrator Dave Sikora is a member of a panel that discusses Working with the Warfighter: Lessons Learned and Common Mistakes.

MDA Breakfast with the Primes
Dec. 1, 2016 | Huntsville, Alabama

This event enables small businesses to meet prime contractors and learn about MDA's future acquisitions. Bring your business cards and capabilities statements.

ChallengeHER
Dec. 14, 2016 | Washington, DC
The agenda for ChallengeHER's Washington, DC, event includes a panel of federal buyers, a matchmaking session and more.

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