Is it true that the Government's policy is to award all opportunities to small business concerns?

The assertion that the Government's policy is to award all opportunities to small business concerns is false. While the U.S. Government does have a strong commitment to supporting small businesses and sets aside certain contracts specifically for them, it does not mandate that all opportunities must go to small businesses.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides guidelines and initiatives that encourage the participation of small businesses in government contracting. However, full and open competition is typically the default policy for federal contracts. This means that contracts can be awarded to any eligible business, large or small, based on their ability to meet the requirements of the contract and offer the best value.

Therefore, the policy recognizes the role of small businesses but does not limit contract awards exclusively to them. This approach ensures that the government can leverage competition to achieve better pricing and performance, maintaining a balance between fostering small business involvement and accessing the broader capabilities of larger firms.