A Guide to Business Inclusion Programs in Government Contracting: U.S. Federal, State, and Local Programs and Laws

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Across the United States, there are programs and laws focused on including small and diverse businesses in government contracting. In Fiscal 2022, the U.S. federal government spent $1.1 trillion of its approximately $6 trillion expenditure on contractual services and supplies alone. With state and local government contracted services considered, government contracting overall is a multitrillion-dollar sector. Navigating government contracting can seem like a daunting process; it is even more challenging for small and diverse businesses that may not have the capacity to dedicate an employee to understanding and navigating the system. Across the United States, programs and laws focused on including small businesses and diverse businesses in government contracting opportunities are available.