Army Office of Small Business Programs

Kim Buehler

Director for the Army Office of Small Business Programs

Director Opening .pdf [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Ms. Jackie Robinson-Burnette

Associate Administrator, Office of Government & Business Development

Small Business Administration Remarks .pdf [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Sam Le, Director of Policy Planning and Liaison

Small Business Administration

Legislative and Regulatory Update .pdf [PDF - 282.3 KB]

Katelyn Rigle

Operations Audit Liaison, Small Business Coordinator

Defense Contract Audit Agency

DCAA- What you need to know!.pdf [PDF - 485.2 KB]

MODERATOR: Dr. Matt Willis
Director, Office of Army Prize Competitions and Army SBIR

Army SBIR and xTech Prize Competition .pdf [PDF - 681.9 KB]

Ms. Pamela Callicutt

Deputy Director​, Army Office of Small Business Programs​​

What I Didn’t Know and What You Need to Know About the SBA .pdf [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Fireside chat with Dr. Jason Rathje .pdf [PDF - 139.1 KB]

Jennifer Jackson

GSA, General Supplies and Services, Operations Division

GSACommercial Platforms program (AUSA) Oct 2021.pdf [PDF - 614.9 KB]

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FY2024 Army Acquisition Forecast

USACE SB FY24 Acquisition Forecast Midpoint [PDF - 1.7 MB]

USACE SB Acquisition Forecast FY24 Dec23 [PDF - 1.1 MB]

NGB SB FY24 Acquistion Forecast Midpoint [PDF - 152.9 KB]

NGB SB Acquistion Forecast FY24 Dec23 [PDF - 205.4 KB]

MEDCOM SB FY24 Acquisition Forecast Midpoint [PDF - 215.2 KB]

MEDCOM SB Acquisition Forecast FY24 Dec23 [PDF - 253.5 KB]

AMC Fiscal Year 2024 Acquisition Forecast Updates Official Memorandum (30 May 2024).pdf [PDF - 128.5 KB]

Enclosure 1_FY24 Acquisition Forecasts (30 May 2024).pdf [PDF - 6.5 MB]

AMC SB Acquisition ForecastFY24 Dec23 [PDF - 708 KB]

The Army Intellectual Property (IP) Cell of Experts is the focal point for the Army’s IP policy approach and serves as a resource on IP related questions for organizations doing or seeking to do business with the Army.

Contact the Cell at: Army.IP.Cell@army.mil

The U.S. Army has introduced the Next-Gen Commercial Operations in Defended Enclaves (N-CODE) pilot program, aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for small businesses. Announced by Under Secretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo, N-CODE leverages commercial cloud technology with enhanced security features to create a secure environment for small businesses to manage sensitive data. This initiative helps small businesses meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements affordably, facilitating their participation in the defense industrial base. For more information, visit here.

The U.S. Army has posted a Request for Information (RFI) on SAM.gov to obtain industry feedback on capabilities, potential sources, and best practices relevant to defining and implementing an Artificial Intelligence Layered Defense Framework (AI-LDF). The AI-LDF is intended to be a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for mitigating risks to AI systems. This RFI invites industry to submit relevant information, comments, capabilities, and recommendations on approaches, potential development, implementation opportunities, and corresponding business models. Industry is invited to respond to the RFI by 5:00 PM Eastern on August 30, 2024. Specific instructions can be found in the RFI.

Instructions [PDF - 296.8 KB]

AI+Layered+Defense+Framework+v1.0.pdf [PDF - 363.2 KB](PDF)

What is the role of the U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)?

The Army OSBP is a small business advocacy organization committed to maximizing procurement opportunities for small businesses and minority-serving educational institutions in support of the Warfighter and Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN).

Does Army offer business loans or grants to start or expand a small business?

Army does not offer loans or grants to begin or expand a small business.

How do I do business with the Army?

You will find out how in our interactive instructional module, 11 Steps to Doing Business with the Army, which is designed to assist small businesses in obtaining required certifications necessary to do business with the Army.

What is the difference between 8(a) certification and SDB certification?

The 8(a) program is a business development program that offers a broad scope of assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged firms. SDB certification pertains to benefits in Federal procurement. 8(a) firms automatically qualify for SDB certification.

How is a small business defined or categorized?

A small business concern is a business, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on contracts and qualified as a small business under the applicable size standards in 13 CFR Part 121 (FAR 19.102).

The size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and is currently figured by either dollar revenue or number of employees.

What is an NAICS code?

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. NAICS was developed and adopted in 1997 to allow for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the North American countries. The official U.S. Government website provides the latest information NAICS: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau

What are the size standards and how are they established?

The Small Business Administration size standards determine whether or not your business is considered small. Size standards define the largest size a business can be to participate in government contracting programs and compete for contracts reserved or set aside for small businesses. Size standards vary by industry and are generally based on the number of employees or the amount of annual receipts the business has. You can find small business size regulations in Title 13 Part 121 of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Additional information can be found on the SBA website: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/size-standards.

How do I find out about upcoming events?

OSBP posts upcoming events of interest for small business vendors to its online Calendar of Events.

What is the role of a small business specialist?

To act as an advocate to maximize small business opportunities in support of the mission of their organization.

The Army has contract opportunities for small businesses in every State. The following small business offices are generally aligned with buying activities. Use this directory to locate your state’s Army Offices and contact information.

Note: This is a living document that is updated as needed.

army-small-business-offices-by-state.pdf [PDF - 188.6 KB]

The Army Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Office is currently updating their Broad Agency Announcement to invite applications for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) MPP. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will be open for the entire fiscal year, during which white papers can be submitted at any time. These submissions will be evaluated throughout this period. Mentor Firms whose white papers align with the intent of this BAA may be invited to submit technical and cost proposals, subject to the availability of program funds.

The Office of the National Ombudsman (ONO), housed within the Small Business Administration (SBA), was created in 1996 as part of P.L. 104-121, the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996 (Title II, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 [SBREFA]). The office’s primary purpose is to provide a means for small businesses, small government entities (those serving populations of less than 50,000), and small nonprofit organizations with a means to comment if they have experienced unfair or excessive regulatory compliance or enforcement actions (such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines, and retaliation by federal agencies). The ONO is an impartial liaison that reports small business regulatory fairness matters to the appropriate federal agency for review and works across government to address those concerns and reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses.

The Department of the Army personnel have a statutory responsibility to follow U.S. laws and to implement regulations in a manner that ensures fair and equitable treatment, including due process. The Army will not condone retaliatory actions against firms based upon their expressing concerns or complaints involving regulatory enforcement or compliance matters. All small business professionals will be equitable in treatment of all vendors, address the public responsively and politely, be objective and base decisions on facts and solid judgment, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

Small businesses are encouraged to work with the Army’s command and activity small business professionals prior to submitting an inquiry to the SBA ONO whenever feasible. This will assist the Army to resolve validated issues in a timely manner. The Army’s standard operating procedure is available for review (see section “Standard Operating Procedure for Army Compliance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act of 1996”).

The SBA ONO services are available regardless of whether the agency has been previously engaged. Contact the National Ombudsman and Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness, Office of the National Ombudsman, U.S. Small Business Administration if you feel that you or your firm has been unfairly treated.

Mail:

Office of the National Ombudsman

U.S. Small Business Administration

409 3rd Street, S.W.

Washington, DC 20416

Phone:

(888)734-3247

Web address:

https://www.sba.gov/ombudsman

• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• General Services Administration (GSA)  
• Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs
• Category Management
• SBA Dynamic Small Business Search
• System for Award Management (SAM)
• SBA Table of Size Standards

1.      NIST Risk Management Framework

2.      NIST Cybersecurity Framework

3.      NIST Cybersecurity Framework Quick Start Guide

4.      NIST IR 7621 Rev. 1 Small Business Information Security: The Fundamentals

5.      NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments

6.      NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations

7.      NIST SP 800-171A Rev. 3 Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information

8.      Executive Order 13556 Controlled Unclassified Information

a.      Executive Order (E.O.) 13556, Controlled Unclassified Information establishes an open and uniform program for managing unclassified information requiring safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Government-wide policies.

9.      Part 2002 of 32 Code of Federal Regulations, September 14, 2016

10.  DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

1.      Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Portal

2.      CISA Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS)

3.      MITRE ATT&CK

4.      CIS: Cybersecurity Threats

5.      CISA Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories

6.       NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center

7.      DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3)

1.      External Certification Authorities (ECA)

2.      CMMC Program Information

3.      Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Rule for CMMC

4.      C3PAO Accreditation

1.      CISA CSET

The Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) provides a systematic, disciplined, and repeatable approach for evaluating an organization’s security posture. CSET is a desktop software tool that guides asset owners and operators through a step-by-step process to evaluate industrial control system (ICS) and information technology (IT) network security practices. Users can evaluate their own cybersecurity stance using many recognized government and industry standards and recommendations.

2.      Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge

The Department of Defense released Version 4.1 of the Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems (CRWS) Body of Knowledge (BoK) on May 29. This free online resource assists public- and private-sector workforces in designing, engineering, and safeguarding CRWS.

3.      CDSE Cybersecurity Toolkit

This toolkit will quickly point you to the resources you need to help you perform your role in Cybersecurity.

4.      CISA Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools

CISA has curated a database of free cybersecurity services and tools as part of our continuing mission to reduce cybersecurity risk across U.S. critical infrastructure partners and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

5.      SBA Cybersecurity Events

6.      DoD Procurement Toolbox

7.      National Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC)

The National CSOC is a state-of-the-art cyber security facility based in Huntsville, AL, which integrates highly experienced technical personnel, sophisticated hardware and software capabilities, and the latest cyber defensive tools, techniques, processes, and procedures into a single facility. CSOC provides an active and pro-active defense capability protecting and improving the resilience of network systems against ever-changing cyber-attacks.

1.      FCC Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

2.      FCC Cyberplanner

3.      DIB SCC CyberAssist

4.      CDSE Insider Threat Training

5.       SBIR-STTR Local Assistance

6.      NIST Contributors

7.      SANS Security Policy Templates

8.      CISA Ransomware Best Practices