Dallas 2020 Construction Monthly
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BY BRIDGET MOON, SBA<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
CONTRACTING<br />
Is it for you?<br />
Make sure to include the Government in your target audience<br />
The U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world. Every year it<br />
awards more than $500 billion in contracts. Of those prime contracts, the federal government must set<br />
aside 23 percent for small businesses. This includes:<br />
• 5 percent for small disadvantaged businesses<br />
• 5 percent for women-owned small businesses<br />
• 3 percent for HUBZone-certified small businesses<br />
• 3 percent for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses<br />
The federal government sets aside contracts for small business, and these certification programs are<br />
designed to help you compete for and win federal contracts. Listed below are the programs and links<br />
to get further information.<br />
All Small Mentor-Protege Program<br />
Looking for an opportunity to partner with a more experienced firm for mentorship? You may find that<br />
effort rewarded in the All Small Mentor-Protege Program. At the same time you’re gaining invaluable<br />
direction and experience, you and your mentor can compete for government contracts, further growing<br />
your business. Visit https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/allsmall-mentor-protege-program<br />
for additional information.<br />
8(a) Business Development Program<br />
If you’re an entrepreneur who is socially and economically disadvantaged, you can get business<br />
training and government contracting assistance through the 8(a) Business Development Program.<br />
The program includes free business development education, training workshops, and match-making<br />
opportunities with federal buyers. Firms owned by Alaska Native Corporations, Indian tribes, Native<br />
Hawaiian organizations, and Community Development Corporations are also eligible for 8(a) business<br />
development assistance. Visit www.sba.gov/8a for additional information.<br />
HUBZones<br />
Businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones), must be certified to<br />
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