The Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program within the Air Force is a key pillar of the overall Air Force mission. Involvement of the SDB community not only makes economic sense, it is the right thing to do. Maximizing SDB participation in contracts is a goal for all of us.

Several tools are available to do this. The Air Force SDB program encourages maximum use of the SBA's 8(a) program and various contracting incentives. Our advocate is ready to discuss these and other business opportunities with any SDB representative who wishes to become part of the Air Force team.

Your Air Force Small Disadvantaged Business Advocate is Mr John Caporal.

For information on getting started, see Getting Started. To locate contracts, see Selling to the Air Force.

Upcoming events are listed on the MBE Calendar of Events.

Executive Order 12928 provides information on Promoting Procurement with SDB/HBCU/MI.

You can get information on Defense (DFAR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) by visiting Regulation Review. Search for regulations specific to "small disadvantaged businesses" at the Regulation Search.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has Minority Business Development Centers (MBDCs) throughout the country in addition to the SBA's Minority Enterprise Development (MED).

There are various Organizations for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Additionally, the Small Business Administration, Department of Interior, and Department of Commerce offer management and technical assistance to SBDs.

Minority Business Entrepreneur (MBE) Business Resources Directory lists associations for small business and small, disadvantaged businesses.

Where can I go to get management and technical assistance targeted to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs)?

Several federal agencies offer assistance aimed at SDBs.