Overview

SBA DSBS is a database of active and verified Small Business contractors utilized by vendors to provide federal stakeholders with important and relevant company information. As a small business, your DSBS profile matters and needs to be maintained so federal decision-makers can verify that your company can deliver on its promises. 

This briefing will provide insights on how DSBS should be set up, updated, and leveraged in marketing to federal buyers. In addition, DSBS can be used to compile competitive research, identify teaming partners, and find federal program managers who don’t show up anywhere except on the SBA DSBS. 

Objective:

Learn how to leverage DSBS so you can win more direct federal contracts as well as subcontracting opportunities.

Stats: 

• 219,687 Service Companies
• 56,740 Manufacturers
• 75,431 Construction Companies
• 52,333 Research & Development Companies

By understanding the DSBS system, you can maintain an effective SBA DSBS Profile, research your competition, find qualified partners and even find insider information on federal stakeholders responsible for contracts in your market - giving you an edge on Small Business opportunities. 

You will learn how to:

• Search the DSBS
• Run Reports
• Perform Competitive Analysis
• Find Small Business Partners
• Verify SBA Certification Status for a Small Business

While the DSBS layout is antiquated, this briefing will show how the DSBS is a powerful govcon self-marketing tool that can be leveraged by contractors to verify SBA certifications, review references, past performance, quality standards, relevant projects, and capability statements. 

Recommended attending personnel:

Small business owners (ALL SBA socio-economic categories), Service Companies, Manufacturers, R&D companies, construction companies, Business Development, Sales, Contract Managers, Large Businesses - ANYONE interested in federal contracting.

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.