Ms. Yolanda McCain, Director

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SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE

VISION
Create a culture that looks to Small Business first for innovative, agile, affordable, and timely solutions to meet the evolving needs of our warfighter.

MISSION
To champion Small Business and their ability to provide relevant solutions to meet the needs of the warfighter by advocating for acquisition strategies that provide maximum practical SB participation, performing industry outreach and connecting the best small business partners and their solutions with the right Air Force requirement.

 

CONTACT US

490 East Moore Drive
Building 892, Suite 110C
Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex 36114
yolanda.mccain@us.af.mil
 

DISCLAIMER

The information presented on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. All content is provided in good faith; however, BES makes no guarantees regarding the content.  Links to external websites from the Small Business Office (SBO) page are provided for convenience, BES does not own, manage, or assume responsibility for the content of those external sites. Visitors are encouraged to independently research and verify all information before relying on it for any purpose.

 

Small Business Forum & Annual Matchmaker/Business Networking Event

On Monday, 25 August the Business and Enterprise Systems Small Business Office hosted its annual Small Business Forum and Matchmaker events during DAFITC 2025.

The Forum provided attendees with valuable information on the MPP and SBIR/STTR programs and how these initiatives can be leveraged to expand small business participation in federal acquisitions.

During the Matchmaker event, attendees connected directly with government reps from multiple agencies and networked with industry partners, exploring shared business interests and federal partnership opportunities through strategic collaboration

Thank you to everyone who supported these events!

The slides from the Small Business Forum can be found here

If you have any questions, please contact the BES Strategic Communications team at besstratcomm@us.af.mil.

Small News Q4 FY25

A Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Small Business Search is live!

Please visit to experience the system replacing DSBS.

It performs all the old DSBS functions in a modernized, updated interface at a far greater speed, with more functions to come!

Background: Transition from DSBS to SBS

  • The Small Business Search (SBS) portal is the SBA’s new, modernized platform for locating small businesses eligible for federal contracting opportunities.
  • SBS replaces and improves upon the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database, which had been in use for many years.
  • Key enhancements of SBS over DSBS include:

ü  A more intuitive and user-friendly interface for both government and industry users.

ü  Improved search filters and data accuracy, making it easier to identify qualified small businesses.

ü  Enhanced integration with SAM.gov, ensuring up-to-date business profiles and certifications.

ü  Streamlined access to business information, supporting market research and acquisition planning.

  • SBS continues to serve as the official source for federal agencies to locate SBA-certified and self-certified small businesses for set-aside and other contracting opportunities.

 

 Happening Around Small Business in 90 Days


Alabama APEX at ASU Cybersecurity, Project Spectrum, and FOCI

Monday, September 15, 2025 |  (Virtual Training)

Sign up online: https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10354  

*Stay tuned more information to follow*