Defense Production Act Invoked: Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses

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Defense Production Act

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act in an effort to help the private sector ramp-up manufacturing and distribution of emergency medical supplies and equipment to address the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

The Act requires companies to prioritize contracts from the government and the materials, services, and facilities to promote the national defense. While this provision has historically been used to ramp up military production, in the midst of the Pandemic, the Act will be used immediately for medical equipment and supplies, and may be used for other essential products and services to combat the spread of the virus.

This presents federal contracting opportunities for small businesses across industries coming from DHS, FEMA, DoD, CDC, NIH, VA to name a few.  These agencies have immediate need for medical equipment and supplies, and this may expand to other goods and service including IT support, cybersecurity, staffing, training, janitorial, logistics, security and transportation services.

The federal government has been at the forefront of this national emergency and has committed its full resources to address the pandemic.  FedBiz Access has been working with clients to ensure their federal registrations are current and compliant.  FedBiz Access helps small businesses establish their foundation with the federal government through their initial registration and certification filings, as well as market research to find the right buyers. 

FedBiz Access helps companies build a clear path from registration to award.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the Defense Production Act and why was it invoked?

The Defense Production Act (DPA) requires companies to prioritize government contracts for national defense. President Trump invoked it to help the private sector increase manufacturing and distribution of emergency medical supplies and equipment to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

2 How does the Defense Production Act create contracting opportunities for small businesses?

The DPA presents federal contracting opportunities for small businesses across various industries. Agencies like DHS, FEMA, DoD, CDC, NIH, and VA have immediate needs for medical equipment and supplies, which may expand to other essential goods and services.

3 What specific products and services are in demand under the DPA during the pandemic?

Initially, the Act focused on medical equipment and supplies. However, it may expand to include other essential goods and services such as IT support, cybersecurity, staffing, training, janitorial, logistics, security, and transportation services.

4 How can FedBiz Access assist businesses in securing these federal contracts?

FedBiz Access helps small businesses by ensuring their federal registrations are current and compliant. They also assist with initial registration, certification filings, and market research to connect businesses with the right government buyers, building a path from registration to award.