The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is dedicated to maximizing Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation while linking SBEs to contracting and procurement opportunities. CBE Connect is a comprehensive and robust undertaking by DSLBD to provide CBEs a one-stop shop for all contracting and procurement needs.
SBE is a certification category, which is part of the DC Government’s Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program that gives certified businesses a preference when bidding on DC Government contracts. To learn more, click "Get Certified" below.
** Learn if your business qualifies to become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) through the CBE Eligibility Wizard **
** View our FY22 SBE Opportunity Guide (Green Book) and new Green Book Website **
** Try our new Green Book Dashboard to interactively find opportunities **
** Try our new Green Book Dashboard to interactively find opportunities **
Other Resources
- Meet DSLBD's DC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DC PTAC)
- Lean More about the DC Supply Schedule (DCSS)
- Need Help with a District Contract?
If you have any additional questions, please contact the DSLBD Team at [email protected]