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GSA Prioritizes Advancing Equity for Small Businesses in Underserved Communities

June 16, 2021 | Exodie Roe, Associate Administrator, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Small businesses are the backbone of our nation's economy and are a critical component of government purchasing. However, small disadvantaged and socioeconomic small businesses in underserved communit...
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GSA OSDBU programs, fed contracts help small businesses move to the next level

May 14, 2021 | GSA Blog Team

The U.S. General Services Administration devotes resources specifically to qualified small businesses, so they can take advantage of federal contracting opportunities.A small disadvantaged HUBZone fed...
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How OSDBU is Supporting the American Rescue Plan

March 31, 2021 | U.S. GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. This $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation delivers immediate relief to American families and small businesses a...
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Our Continued Support for Women-Owned Small Businesses

March 25, 2021 | U.S. GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

In recognition of Women’s History Month, GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has featured posts focused on women in small business and how GSA is working to support them and t...
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Women Owned Small Business Making an Impact in the Federal Marketplace

March 16, 2021 | U.S. GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

In recognition of Women’s History Month, GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will feature posts focused on women in small business and how GSA is working to support them and t...
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How GSA Supports Women in Small Business

March 2, 2021 | U.S. GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Small businesses, including women-owned small businesses, form the economic foundation of our economy and are a critical component of government purchasing.The federal government sets a goal every yea...
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GSA Launches a new Pilot Program and Resource Center for Acquiring Innovative Commercial Items

August 8, 2018 | Chris Hamm, Director, FEDSIM

Editor's Note: This is the third in a three-part series about acquisition innovation at GSA. Visit the first blog and second blog in the series.Earlier this year, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Com...
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Small Business Innovation Research Phase Three

Igniting Small Business Innovation, Commercialization and Growth

August 1, 2018 | Mark J. Lee, Assistant Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Policy and Compliance

Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series about acquisition innovation at GSA. Visit the first and third blog in the series.GSA is always looking for new and innovative ways to better s...
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GSA Receives High Marks for Small Business Success

May 23, 2018 | Charles Manger, Associate Administrator for the Office of Small Business Utilization

When it comes to awarding contracts to small businesses, GSA is making the grade. In fact, GSA received an “A” grade from the U.S. Small Business Administration on the annual Small Business Procuremen...
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2018 Woman-Owned Small Business Workshop

March 22, 2018 | GSA Blog Team

Today, GSA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) hosted the 2018 Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Workshop in commemoration...
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