Successful construction procurement depends on reaching qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Whether you are seeking more competitive pricing, trying to increase participation from specialty trades, meeting project requirements, or expanding outreach to small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses, effective out....
Published on: 06-06-2026
If you would like to post your bid notices onto SBA’s SubNet, you can fill out and email the “SubtNet Posting Form” below.Note: Make sure to include the following items on the form:Item #2 – the division and URL can be left blankItem #4 - should contain necessary details/instructions, including additional NAICS codes.Item #5 – only allows....
Published on: 05-13-2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is undertaking major changes to how federal agencies are evaluated on small business contracting performance, with a new emphasis on veteran-owned businesses and anti-fraud measures.One of the most notable shifts drawing attention is the increased focus on veterans — including both service-disabled and non-....
Published on: 05-11-2026
The Department of Transportation (DOT) in the United States has launched an extensive revamp of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which has been avilable for public comments. The main feature of the interim final rule, which became effective on October 3rd, 2025, is the change ....
Published on: 11-20-2025
The future of federal certification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) may look very different soon. A federal lawsuit involving the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has produced proposed shifts that could change the way firms qualify for DBE status, particularly those historically certified by the presumption of race and ge....
Published on: 08-06-2025