Small Business Utilization
Small Business Utilization
Approximately 80 percent of all GSA contractors are small businesses. They are identified by indicators on GSA eLibrary (listing of available contractors) and GSA Advantage! (online shopping and ordering system):
| Indicator | Company Status |
|---|---|
| s | Small Business |
| o | Other than Small Business |
| w | Woman-Owned Business |
| v | Veteran-Owned Small Business |
| dv | Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business |
| d | SBA Certified Small Disadvantaged Business |
| 8a | SBA Certified 8(a) Firm |
| h | SBA Certified HUBZone Firm |
GSA, through the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program, is committed to increasing contracting opportunities for small businesses, and assisting ordering activities in achieving or exceeding their socioeconomic goals.
Customers now have the ability to set aside orders. Here are some helpful resources for acquisition planning:
- GSA Schedules and the Utilization of Small Business [PDF, 684 KB]- Detailed presentation on current regulation and available flexibility;
- Set Aside Fact Sheet;
- Process Map [PDF, 182KB] (step-by-step approach for utilizing small business under MAS);
- Sample Request-For-Quote Language [PDF, 46 KB] (making small business the primary evaluation factor);
- Office of Management and Budget Memo (increasing small business participation in Federal contracting); and,
- Small Business Set Aside Frequently-Asked-Questions.
Orders placed against a Schedule contract may be credited toward small business goals. Vendors can learn more about small business contracting at GSA's Office of Small Business Utilization.
The shortcut to this page is www.gsa.gov/schedulesandsbgoals.
