FED
SPEND
Small business
Why does small business utilization matter?
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Small and minority-owned business spending, often called socio-economic spending, is an important part of public
procurement.
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However, like with other spending decisions, it is important that the money is spent effectively, with the most capable
suppliers, to acheive positive outcomes.
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Disclaimer: The data source for this page is USASpending.gov. The figures do not account for any "exclusions" to small business eligibility, as defined by the Small Business Act, and therefore does not match federal government and small business reports such as smallbusiness.data.gov. For a complete list of these exclusions, go to smallbusiness.data.gov and click on "FAQs." This page should be used only for high-level understanding and rough comparisons but should not be treated as an official source for research.
Small business spend, % of total
Background
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Small business spending will typically differ by product or service category.
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Per regulations, it is important that government maximizes opportunities for small and minority businesses whenever possible.
Questions to Consider
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What is the overall small business utilization by department?
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How does small business utilization differ by category?
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Within a particular category, how does one department's
small business utilization compare to another's? If there
is a wide variation, why is that the case?
Small Business Spend, By Department
Questions to Consider
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How does small business spending compare across departments?
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What practices are being employed by the departments with higher small business spending? Are they acheiving desired outcomes?