The Small Business Specialist of the Census Bureau's Acquisition Division is responsible for being an advocate of minority, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, service disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. As the liaison between the small business community and the Census Bureau's Acquisition Division, the Specialist ensures that we:

• Identify small businesses for use by the Census Bureau, program offices, and prime contractors.
• Conduct efficient and effective market research for requirements.
• Create awareness of the benefits of working with small businesses.
• Increase opportunities for contract and sub-contract awards to small businesses.
• Establish partnerships with internal customers, and industry to obtain feedback, improve customer service, achieve goals, and disseminate information.

The Census Bureau's Small Business Specialist is Brighid Boykin. For questions about small business opportunities, or to submit your capability statement to the Census Bureau please email Brighid at acq.small.business.specialist@census.gov.