This Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) compiles information on small business vendors for federal contracting purposes. Businesses are searchable by location, government certifications, self-identified ownership attributes, and industry codes or general nature of business.
Data Collection
| Primary Purpose of Database | Method of Collection | Type of Data | Date Range | Frequency of Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government procurement | Application or self-registration | Individual business | Not specified | Rolling basis |
Ownership Information
| Definition of Business Ownership | Woman-Owned Information Included | Other Ownership Attributes Included |
|---|---|---|
| Not specified | Yes | Small Disadvantaged Business, Community Development Corporation owned, 8(a) certification, Small Business, HUBZone Certification, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned |
Other Information
| Types of Industry Included | Business Category Identifier Used | Other Reported Attributes | Cost to Access Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| This dataset is used primarily for federal government procurement purposes and has most coverage for manufacturing, construction, research & development, professional services types of businesses. | NAICS code, self-defined business categories | Nature of business (NAICS code or general nature of business), bonding levels, quality assurance standards, size (employees or annual gross revenue) | No cost |