We hope it will also enable Commerce contractors find more qualified small business concerns, and, therefore, increase this subcontracting dollars to small, minority, and women-owned firms. This Subcontracting Directory lists Commerce's contractors with approved subcontracting plans, and whose progress and compliance to achieving their subcontracting goals, is monitored by this Office. This Directory gives the names and telephone number of appropriate contacts from Commerce and contractors, the Commerce contract number and the Commerce bureau funding the contract, and a very brief description of the contract product or services. These subcontracting plans must specify goals and demonstrate contractors' best efforts to subcontract to small, minority, and women-owned businesses. This subcontracting program creates many opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned firms.
Commerce requires contractors to establish aggressive goals for subcontracting to small firms.
We would like to hear from you on the extent of access you had to program and business representatives listed in the Directory. Commerce contractors are required to conduct successful outreach efforts to expand opportunities for all small businesses. You are also encouraged to seek contracting opportunities within Commerce.