Doing Business with DoD

Doing Business with the Department of Defense: The Basics

DoD Office of Small Business Programs FY2007 Executive Overview

Guide to Marketing your Business to DoD

Subcontracting Opportunities with DoD Major Prime Contractors

This directory, by state, provides the names and addresses of DoD prime contractors, the names and telephone numbers of Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs), and the products and services supplied to the DoD. The report is generated from data mined through DoD Prime Contractor’s contracts and subcontracting plans. Please note that the DoD OSBP does not maintain the data in this directory. The directory reflects data as of September 15, 2008. We encourage you to investigate potential opportunities with these firms. Many also have websites that may be useful and we encourage you to explore teaming options.

Another method of finding DoD Major Prime Contractors is to explore the website for DoD Personnel & Procurement Statistics. This website contains procurement reports and data, including the most recent as well as historical, which is sorted by numerous categories. The website also provides lists of companies participating in the DoD Subcontracting Program (P14 Report), which are required to submit Subcontracting Plans and must report their subcontracting activity as related to their subcontracting goals. The P14 report is found at the bottom of the following site: http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/procurement/historical_reports/statistics/procstat.html

DoD Small Business Specialists

The Military Services and some Defense Agencies have small business specialists at each of their procurement and contract management offices to assist small businesses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns in marketing their products and services with the DoD. Among other services, these specialists provide information and guidance on (1) defense procurement procedures, (2) how to be placed on the solicitation mailing lists, and (3) how to identify prime contract and subcontract opportunities.

The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency maintain the names of Small Business Specialists associated with their organizations. Links to these websites are below.

Non-Appropriated Fund Customers

Although small business program requirements do not apply to non-appropriated fund expenditures, you should not overlook these potential customers. Non-appropriated fund customers operate similar to non-profit organizations and include commissaries, exchanges, recreation and fitness centers, dining at officer/enlisted/civilian clubs, and barber/beauty services, just to name a few. For more information visit the following websites.