What Happened
Small Business Procurement Scorecard Reveals Trends and Opportunities
The Department of Defense awarded $100.1 billion in prime contracts to small businesses in fiscal 2025, accounting for 25.71% of its prime dollars. The number of small businesses receiving prime awards decreased by 652, while set-aside dollars grew 1.8%. The Department’s procurement efforts may signal a shift towards greater support for small businesses, with opportunities emerging in areas such as research and development, engineering services, and facilities support. According to the Small Business Administration’s FY2025 Small Business Procurement Scorecard, as reported by Unknown Source.