EOFY ALERT
Is Your Small Business Becoming Invisible to the Government?
Critical Changes to DSBS Could Hamper Your End-of-Year Opportunities
The Problem: A System in Flux
DSBS is Changing
The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), the authoritative system for SBA certifications, is losing critical data. Information is disappearing from small business profiles.
A New BETA Arrives
A new beta system, Small Business Search (SBS), has been launched. However, it suffers from the same data loss and has a flawed search function, making it unreliable for market research.
Your Profile: Before vs. After
What's MISSING
- ✗ Capabilities Narrative
- ✗ NAICS Codes & Keywords
- ✗ Physical Address & Contact Info
- ✗ Certification Expiration Dates
- ✗ Past Performance
Triggered by making your SAM.gov profile public, this data loss makes it nearly impossible for COs to assess your suitability.
What REMAINS
- ✓ Business Name
- ✓ UEI & CAGE Code
- ✓ Certification(s) & Date Received
This is not enough information for a CO to conduct meaningful market research.
Why This Spells Trouble for EOFY '25
This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct threat to EOFY purchasing efficiency. History is repeating itself after the MySBA Certs updates hampered EOFY '24.
More Work, Less Time
COs must now jump between DSBS, SBS, and SAM.gov to find basic info. This creates delays and frustration during the government's busiest buying season.
Easier to Get Lost
With incomplete profiles and faulty search tools, qualified small businesses are harder to find and can easily be overlooked for EOFY awards.
Inaccurate Market Research
Without capabilities statements, COs cannot properly vet companies. This undermines the goal of FAR Part 10 and hurts small business participation.
What You MUST Do Now
1. Audit Your Profiles
Do not assume your data is correct. Check your record on both the legacy DSBS and the new beta SBS site. See what information is missing.
2. Ramp Up Your Marketing
You are no longer as easy to find. Proactively reach out to COs, KOs, and agency small business specialists. Your website and capability statement are more important than ever.