The DoD Office of Small Business Programs Directors oversee 750+ small business professionals providing outreach and guidance to the Defense Industrial Base consisting of almost 35,000 small businesses out of a contractor pool of over 47,000 firms that procure about $300 billion annually from DoD. Small businesses are the economic engine of our nation. As part of DoD’s efforts to strengthen support of small businesses, the small business directors will share mission specific requirements opportunities that supports: Build A Better America. Help Improve Supply Chains, Increase Competition, and Create Economic Opportunity.