Dec 29, 2020
In today's episode. We meet with the man who spent the last four
years fighting for the little guy. Robb Wong was sworn in as
Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and
Business Development, GCBD, in March of 2017, where he advocated
for small businesses and represents them on behalf of the President
of the United States. Historically the Associate Administrator
Government Contracting Business Development overseas over $500
billion and total federal spending, helps ensure that small
businesses can compete for federal opportunities. Robb strategy was
straightforward. #1, make SBA certifications more useful. #2,
Increase the supply of contracts reserved for the various small
business programs and #3 improved GCBD customer service. Highlights
of the team's three-year accomplishments include small business
contract opportunities grew a total of 33%, HUBZone program
revamped for the first time in 20 years, WOSB formal certification,
improving teaming opportunities for all 8a, HUBZone, WOSB,
SDVOSB's, subcontract and goals increase to create more
opportunities. Rob's philosophy is cemented. And the belief that
Small businesses are the job generators that will help make America
great again.
In today's episode, we talk about Rob's accomplishments at the SBA. What changes are needed to ensure small businesses continue to win at receiving government contracts? What he would like to see happen after his retirement to push the needle forward for small firms. He continues to give to small businesses. He regularly meets with and counsel small business farms weekly at a local breakfast spot down the street from his residence. Stay tuned for our next Govcon Giant.