GovCon Acronym Decoder
Government contracting runs on shorthand. Search any acronym and get a plain-English definition, when you will run into it, whether you need one, and where it comes from.
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Small Business Specialist
The person inside a buying activity whose job is to help small businesses navigate that office and advocate for set-asides.
When you see it
During capability briefings and agency outreach.
Do you need it
One of the best free relationships in government contracting. Bring a capability statement to the meeting.
Where it comes from
Located in agency small business offices, often under the OSDBU.
Small Business Specialist
The person inside a buying activity whose job is to help small businesses navigate that office and advocate for set-asides.
When you see it
During capability briefings and agency outreach.
Do you need it
One of the best free relationships in government contracting. Bring a capability statement to the meeting.
Where it comes from
Located in agency small business offices, often under the OSDBU.
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