Enhancing the effectiveness of small business programs by working with Government Contracting and Business Development to develop policies and regulations.
About our office
The Office of Government Contracting & Business Development (GCBD) works to create an environment for maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, veterans, and woman-owned businesses in federal government contract awards and large prime subcontract awards.
Leadership
- Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator
- Larry Stubblefield, Deputy Associate Administrator
Resources
Contracting Assistance Programs
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.
The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.
Federal contracting and training program for experienced small business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Your small business can learn from an experienced government contractor through SBA’s Mentor-Protégé program.
Government Contracting
Our office works to create an environment for maximum participation by small businesses in federal government contract awards.
Win government contracts
SBA offers guidance and resources that can help you win government contracts and throughout the contract’s lifecycle. Determine whether your business qualifies as small by using the SBA Size Standards Tool.
Additional guidance
The Small Business Procurement Scorecard is an annual report summarizing how well the government served small, disadvantaged businesses financially, percent of federal contracts awarded, and other measurable information.
Contact us
Office of Government Contracting & Business Development
409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8000
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 866-SBA-HELP (866-722-4357)
Email: certifications@sba.gov