# Space Systems Command Awards $1.2B to Small Businesses

The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded a record **$1.2 billion** in fiscal year 2025 to small businesses, including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and HUBZone firms. This significant investment supports innovation in satellite systems, artificial intelligence surveillance, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering. SSC provides dedicated assistance to help small businesses navigate federal contracting processes, emphasizing the agency's commitment to expanding small business participation in cutting-edge space technology procurement.

- **Why this matters:** The large-scale allocation to diverse small business categories signals increased opportunities for small firms in space-related technology sectors.
- Procurement professionals should prioritize outreach and engagement with WOSB, SDVOSB, SDB, and HUBZone firms to leverage this growing market segment.
- Contractors specializing in satellite systems, AI surveillance, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering can expect heightened demand and should align capabilities accordingly.
- Organizations can benefit from SSC's support programs designed to facilitate small business success in federal contracting, improving competitive positioning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** May 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- United States Space Force (USSF)

### Sources
- [WOSB, SDVOSB, SDB, and HUBZone Firms Winning Contracts with U.S. Space Force https://t.co/ao9e4wyyqY](https://x.com/news_contractor/status/2051605669745152498) - twitter-small-business