WHY IT MATTERS
Small business access to federal contracts isn’t charity. It’s national strategy.
Federal small business contracting is more than a program — it’s an investment in national strength. When small firms win federal contracts, the public gets more than just goods and services.
We get:
Better prices
More competition
Regional growth
Innovation and resilience
A stronger economic backbone
When those firms are pushed out, we don’t just lose vendors.
We lose everything they bring to the table.
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FEDERAL POLICY WITH A PUBLIC RETURN
Small business participation in federal contracting has long been recognized by Congress as a way to:
Support job creation in every corner of the country
Keep supply chains diverse, local, and resilient
Drive innovation from startups and new entrants
Prevent monopolies and price inflation
Ensure taxpayer dollars circulate in local economies
This isn’t just about helping businesses — it’s about protecting value for the public.
“When small businesses compete, America wins.”
| With Fair Access | Without Fair Access |
|---|---|
| More competition | More sole-source awards to megafirms |
| Regional resilience | Fragile, centralized supply base |
| Innovation from all sectors | Less flexibility, fewer breakthroughs |
| Cost control through diversity | Rising costs and lower accountability |
| Lawful, public-focused procurement | Policy drift and executive override |