Small Business Utilization

Small Business Utilization

Approximately 80 percent of all GSA contractors are small businesses. They are identified by indicators on GSA eLibrary (listing of available contractors) and GSA Advantage! (online shopping and ordering system):

Through the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program, GSA increases contracting opportunities for small businesses, and assists ordering activities in achieving or exceeding their socioeconomic goals. Customers now have the ability to set aside orders.

Here are some helpful resources for acquisition planning:

• GSA Schedules and the Utilization of Small Business [PDF - 634 KB] Detailed presentation on current regulation and available flexibility;
• Process Map [PDF - 182 KB] (step-by-step approach for utilizing small business under MAS);
• Sample Request-For-Quote Language [PDF - 47 KB] (making small business the primary evaluation factor); and
• Small Business Set Aside Frequently-Asked-Questions.

Orders placed against a Schedule contract can be credited toward small business goals. Vendors can learn more about small business contracting at GSA's Office of Small Business Utilization.

The shortcut to this page is www.gsa.gov/schedulesandsbgoals.