The United States government provides resources and tools to aid small businesses who are starting the defense contractor process or are actively defense contractors.

APEX Accelerators

The APEX Accelerators, formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), was authorized by Congress in 1985 to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in governme…

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Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and bolstering our allied and national security innovation…

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DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech)

DoD ManTech Program was originally created to further national security objectives through the development and application of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. The enterprise attempts…

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GSA Contracts Search

The Acquisition Solutions Navigator allows you to compare General Services Administration (GSA) contract vehicles and search contract award information. Conduct market research for your procurements b…

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SpaceWERX

SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Major technology trends that affect our national security continue to emerge fro…

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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Make sure you meet your SBA size standard. Learn about the definition of – and qualifications for – a small business and why it’s important to know your status.Explore