Resource Page for Federal Contracting Assistance Programs - Learn about how your business can compete for federal contracts, the programs designed to assist you, and where to get help if you need it. Many programs are targeted to Women and Minority Entrepreneurs.
Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Businesses Program, Montgomery County
Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Businesses Program, Montgomery County - The MFD program attracts and assists certified minority firms in gaining access to prime contractor and subcontractor opportunities with Montgomery County government agencies. The program also conducts outreach activities and workshops to provide a forum for businesses to explore individual and joint contracting opportunities.
Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center - The Maryland APEX Accelerator (formerly MD PTAC) opened its doors in 2002 in an effort to assist the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Procurement Technical Assistance Program in expanding the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracting.
Resource Page for Federal Contracting Assistance Programs
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program - Federal contracting certification program for companies operating in designating HUBZones.
8(a) Business Development Program
8(a) Business Development Program - The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year. Certified businesses can compete for set-aside and sole-source government contracts.
DOC - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
DOC - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Counseling and procedures for contracting with federal government agencies. Each agency has their own procedures, and their own OSDBU. Search “OSDBU” and the name of the agency that you wish to work with (i.e., HHS, Veteran’s Affairs, DOT, USDA, EPA, etc.).
DOT - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
DOT - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program - Offers small businesses owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals the opportunity to compete for federally funded highway, transit, and airport contracts.