Government Contracting - SBA

SBA is focused on assisting with the continuity of operations for small business contracting programs and small businesses with federal contracts. See SBA's Federal Contracting Guidance for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19.  For more information on federal contracting, visit https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide More specifically:

• 8(a) Business Development program serves to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, and the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate. The 8(a) program offer and acceptance process is available nationwide, and the SBA continues to work with federal agencies to ensure maximum practicable opportunity to small businesses. 8(a) program participants should stay in touch with their Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS).

• HUBZone program offers eligibility assistance every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET at 1-202-765-1264; access code 63068189#.  Members of the HUBZone team answer questions to help firms navigate the certification process.  For specific questions regarding an application, please contact the HUBZone Help Desk at [email protected].

• Women-owned Small Business firms who have questions, please visit www.sba.gov/wosbready or write to [email protected].

If a situation occurs that will prevent small businesses with government contracts from successfully performing their contract, they should reach out to their contracting officer and seek to obtain extensions before they receive cure notices or threats of termination. The SBA’s Procurement Center Representatives can assist affected small businesses to engage with their contracting officer. Use the Procurement Center Representative Directory to connect with the representative nearest you.