Small Business Specialists Directory

Small business specialists are government employees dedicated to helping small businesses succeed in government contracting. They provide guidance on compliance requirements, help identify subcontracting opportunities, assist with certification processes, and offer personalized support for navigating the complex government contracting landscape.

Most major federal agencies have small business specialists including the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, and many others. Each agency's specialists understand their specific contracting processes and requirements.

You can filter specialists by agency, department, or use our search functionality to find specialists who work with businesses in your specific industry or NAICS code. Each specialist profile includes their areas of expertise and the types of businesses they typically assist.

Each specialist profile includes their name, title, agency, department, direct contact information (phone, email), office location, areas of expertise, and the types of assistance they provide. This makes it easy to reach out directly with your specific questions or needs.

Yes! Many small business specialists can help you identify subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors, understand subcontracting plan requirements, and connect you with prime contractors who are required to include small businesses in their contracts per FAR 52.219-9.

Specialists can help with SAM.gov registration, small business certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB), past performance documentation, capability statements, proposal development, and understanding specific agency requirements and regulations.

It depends on your business needs, but many successful contractors maintain regular contact with specialists for ongoing support, new opportunity alerts, compliance updates, and strategic guidance. Some specialists offer monthly office hours or regular check-ins for their clients.

Yes, small business specialist services are provided free of charge by government agencies as part of their mission to support small business participation in government contracting. There are no fees for consultations, guidance, or assistance with compliance and opportunities.

While specialists can't provide inside information about specific contracts, they can help you understand agency requirements, identify relevant opportunities, improve your proposals, and connect you with the right resources to be more competitive in the government contracting market.

SBA specialists focus on general small business development, certifications, and broad contracting guidance. Agency specialists understand specific agency processes, requirements, and contracting opportunities within their particular department or agency, providing more targeted assistance for that agency's contracts.