The Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA’s) mission is to provide guidance and technical assistance to advance the growth and development of small businesses and HBCU/MI’s in becoming competitive contractors.

OSDBU seeks to enable SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses to add value to the work of VA. OSDBU provides outreach and liaison support to businesses (small and large) and other members of the public and private sectors concerning Small Business Acquisition issues. OSDBU is responsible for monitoring VA implementation and execution of the socioeconomic programs.

The Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection (DSC) Community Affairs Program function is to support the FDIC’s mission to promote stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system.

The office works with a wide array of entities to enhance the public’s understanding of the IRS and its mission, programs and policies.

The types of acquisitions most frequently performed in the area procurement offices are: (1) statistical support services; (2) surveillance equipment; (3) health services; (4) minor construction; (5) custodial services; (6) building operations and maintenance; (7) utilities; (8) security guard services; (9) recruitment advertising; (10) moving and hauling services; (11) copier services; (12) appraisal services; and (13) training services.

Each area procurement office has an appointed small business specialist to assist small business concerns. The area small business specialists are available to communicate with small business concerns via phone, fax, mail, or e-mail and are also available to meet personally with small businesses by appointment.

The 42nd Contracting Squadron provides contractural foundation for education and technical training, Base Operating Support (BOS), construction, commodities and myriad of services in support of the 42nd Air Base Wing, Air University, Headquarters Operations and Sustainment Systems Group (OSSG) and 53 tenant units. Completes over 47,000 contractural actions annually valued in excess of $188M. Finally, maintains a deployable force to meet peace and wartime contingency.

NASA/MSFC Small Business Office staff provides guidance designed to provide a better understanding of MSFC’s operations and assist your company in obtaining business from NASA-MSFC and its prime contractors.

The regional advocates help identify regulatory concerns of small business by monitoring the impact of federal and state policies at the grassroots level. Their work goes far to develop programs and policies that encourage fair regulatory treatment of small business and help ensure their future growth and prosperity.

As SBA’s office for the support of small business international trade development, the Office of International Trade works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export. Through 21 U.S. Export Assistance Centers, SBA district offices and a variety of service-provider partners, we direct and coordinate SBA’s ongoing export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses going global.

The Wage Reporting Liaison can assist employers with: W-2 filing procedures, W-2 and 941 Reconciliation IRS problems, problems with missing or incorrect W-2 reports and employee name and social security number verification procedures.

We are here to assist Small, Disadvantaged, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Business in doing business with the government by ensuring access to the Huntsville Center’s contract opportunities.

Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists located in Alabama are committed to helping your business export. Our trade experts assist U.S. firms in exporting their products and services by providing comprehensive counseling and advice, through timely and accurate intelligence regarding foreign markets, by identifying qualified international buyers and representatives, by advocating on their behalf, and by providing comprehensive solutions to whatever challenges they may encounter.

The Minority Business Development Agency mission is to enhance the growth and expansion of minority business enterprises.

Our mission in CVE is to improve the business climate for veterans, to minimize access barriers and to inform the public about the benefits of working with veteran-owned small businesses.

Free counseling, advice and information on starting and/or expanding a business is available through a network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE), and the Women’s Business Centers.

Free counseling, advice and information on starting and/or expanding a business is available through a network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE), and the Women’s Business Centers.

Guaranteed Loans, Direct Loans and Grants are available through USDA Rural Development. Funds are available in the form of guaranteed loans through a local lender, and direct loans and grants directly from the U.S. Treasury.