Moving forward, GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will operate under the name Office of Small Business (OSB)—a designation that better reflects our shift toward a more holistic, consultative approach to supporting America’s small businesses. The office’s statutory authorities under the Small Business Act remain unchanged. The new secondary title clarifies our team’s role in ensuring compliance with federal small business requirements, providing consultative support to acquisition professionals and industry, and ensuring capable small businesses can compete, provide high-quality solutions, and help the government operate more effectively. It also better aligns with federal acquisition process improvements resulting from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
Read more at https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2026/04/17/gsa-sharpens-focus-on-small-business-with-new-office-designation.