U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs

Thinking about doing business with the US Army? Whether you're new to federal contracting or scaling your efforts, understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) helps you avoid mistakes and operate with confidence.

FAR is the foundation for how the U.S. government purchases goods and services. It sets the rules that ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency across all federal agencies. If you want to compete in this space, knowing the FAR is non-negotiable.

Learn more at: Acquisition.gov

Important Notice: Effective Friday, March 13, 2026, our Army Office of Small Business Programs page will close.

We encourage you to stay connected with us by following our LinkedIn page for updates and resources.

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: The Replenishment Parts Purchase is an opportunity for small businesses to bring practical innovation to Army sustainment.

Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, the RPPOB program allows contractors to purchase or borrow government owned parts for reverse engineering, redesign, or modification. The result is improved readiness and a stronger, more responsive Defense Industrial Base.

If your company has the capability to make an existing part better or more reliable, this is a pathway to contribute directly to the mission.

Learn more:
https://www.dla.mil/Small-Business/Programs/RPPOB/

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📣 Army Office of Small Business Programs will be attending the 2026 Mentor-Protégé Program Summit!

📆 April 7–9, 2026
📍 Arlington, VA

This year’s theme, “Bridging Opportunities: Scaling Innovation for National Defense,” highlights the importance of collaboration between small businesses and defense partners. The summit will feature discussions and networking opportunities designed to connect innovative companies with defense priorities.

Learn more at: https://www.mppsummit.com/

: Capability statements are among the most critical marketing tools for small business government contractors.

When crafted effectively, they capture attention and position your company to be introduced by small business specialists to program and contracting officials.

Share one element you believe every strong capability statement must include ⤵️ ⤵️

Join VA OSDBU for an upcoming session featuring Ms. Kimberly Buehler, Director of the Army Office of Small Business Programs.

📅 Monday, March 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

During this session, Ms. Buehler will share insights into how small businesses can better understand and navigate Army contracting.

Participants will learn about:
➡️ How acquisition programs are structured within the Army
➡️ Where common misunderstandings occur for industry partners
➡️ The most common proposal pitfalls and how to avoid them and much more!

⚠️ In-person registration is limited to 50 participants.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/register/a71344981ab14cfbb4aaadaa0e7bdeb9

Past performance plays a central role in Army contract awards. It gives the government insight into how a contractor is likely to perform and helps reduce risk before award.

A strong record demonstrates the ability to deliver quality results on schedule, manage costs responsibly, and meet performance requirements. It reflects ex*****on, discipline, and reliability.

The Army uses past performance to inform best value decisions, not just lowest price determinations. When technical approaches are comparable, performance history often distinguishes one offeror from another. It is also a required evaluation factor in federal contracting to ensure agencies select responsible and capable partners who can support mission readiness and operational success.

🗯️ What is one action your company takes to strengthen its past performance record? ⤵️

: The Replenishment Parts Purchase is an opportunity for small businesses to bring practical innovation to Army sustainment.

Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, the RPPOB program allows contractors to purchase or borrow government owned parts for reverse engineering, redesign, or modification. The result is improved readiness and a stronger, more responsive Defense Industrial Base.

If your company has the capability to make an existing part better or more reliable, this is a pathway to contribute directly to the mission.

Learn more:
https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/Programs/RPPOB/

Small Business The DLA Office of Small Business Programs provides training, advice, guidance and strategies to maximize opportunities for small businesses to participate in DLA's acquisition program, both as prime contractors and subcontractors.

Understanding how to work with the federal government is key to positioning your business for long-term success in the defense industrial base. GSA has launched a video series designed to help small businesses break down barriers and engage more effectively in the federal marketplace.

These short videos are a practical way to strengthen your acquisition knowledge and align your business with critical government missions. Watch on your schedule and build the foundation to scale.

🔗 https://www.gsa.gov/small-business/small-business-resources/doing-business-with-gsa-video-series

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As part of its continued systems modernization initiative, GSA is retiring the public search functions of FPDS.gov and consolidating all contract award search capabilities within SAM.gov. Users can now access complete contract award data directly through SAM.gov.

Additionally, the FPDS.gov ATOM feed has been replaced by the SAM.gov Contract Awards API. The ATOM feed will be fully retired on July 31, 2026. Technical specifications for the API are available at open.gsa.gov.

🖇️ More information: https://sam.gov/fpds

Contract Award Data in SAM.gov | SAM.gov Contract Awards in SAM.gov Legacy Website GSA continues to create a more modern and unified user experience for the entities that want to do business or currently are doing business with the federal award community while reducing costs for the government and the taxpayer.The Federal Procurement Data...

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides official tools and guidance to help businesses understand how to engage in federal contracting. These resources support clearer positioning and informed participation across the federal acquisition landscape.

Businesses that invest time in understanding government processes are better equipped to deliver solutions that meet mission needs and strengthen supply chains critical to national security.

➡️ Explore SBA federal contracting resources here:
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting

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Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association of Manufacturers, the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo is a no cost event connecting small businesses with government and industry buyers.

Matchmaking forums like this help businesses better understand buyer needs and identify potential collaboration opportunities across the federal marketplace.

Learn more and register:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/2026suppliermatchmakingexpo7419823105931460609/

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