Get help

Looking for assistance with government contracting? Explore the options below to connect with the right resource.

• Connect with our small business specialists

  Our small business specialists provide access to our nationwide procurement opportunities through outreach, training, and counseling. They serve as advocates for:

  • Small disadvantaged businesses, including 8(a) participants
  • Women-owned small businesses
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
  • HUBZone small businesses
  • Veteran-owned small businesses

  Use the directory to the right to find a contact near you.

  Contact for small business support	States supported
  Kevin Pope 202-501-0246 kevin.pope@gsa.gov	Washington, D.C. area including parts of MD and VA
  Sean Murphy 202-336-2482 sean.murphy@gsa.gov	Washington, D.C. area including parts of MD and VA
  Kemba Gilmore 202-676-7347 ama.gilmore@gsa.gov	Washington, D.C., MD (Montgomery and Prince George’s counties), VA (the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties)
  Rob Reyes 202-412-0481 robin.reyes@gsa.gov	Washington, D.C. area including parts of MD and VA
  Michelle Simoes 978-992-7447 michelle.simoes@gsa.gov	CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
  Jemeek Morris 917-969-7963 jemeek.morris@gsa.gov	Northern NJ, NY, PR, USVI
  Claudia Hadley 551-218-0252 claudia.hadley@gsa.gov	DE, parts of MD, southern NJ, PA, parts of VA, WV
  Chasity Ash 404-215-6856 chasity.ash@gsa.gov	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
  Major George Jr. 404-625-5604 major.george@gsa.gov	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
  Mylethea Green 312-428-0333 mylethea.green@gsa.gov	IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
  Kimberly Hutchinson 312-353-1889 kimberly.hutchinson@gsa.gov	IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
  William Strobel (Bill) 816-308-6299 william.strobel@gsa.gov	IA, KS, MO, NE
  Carolina Vargas 816-489-4740 carolina.vargas@gsa.gov	IA, KS, MO, NE
  Albert Garza 817-932-3117 albert.garza@gsa.gov	AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
  Tony Gregg 817-978-0542 tony.gregg@gsa.gov	AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
  Anthony Caruso 213-200-0946 anthony.caruso@gsa.gov	AZ, CA, HI, NV
  Alex Stutzman 253-753-6745 alexander.stutzman@gsa.gov	AK, CO, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY

• APEX Accelerators

  APEX Accelerators offer no-cost assistance to small businesses, including: seminars, individual counseling, easy access to bid opportunities, and help understanding contract requirements.

   If you’re looking for hands-on guidance, contact APEX Accelerators.

• Request a speaker for your event

  Our team participates in outreach activities to provide education and guidance to small business communities.

   Request a small business speaker.

• Raise a concern

   If you feel we have treated you unfairly or unprofessionally, you may contact the SBA National Ombudsman at 888-734-3247 or go to the SBA National Ombudsman website to file a confidential comment on any of our enforcement actions.

   You may also contact our office at smallbusiness@gsa.gov. if you’re unsure how to raise a concern. We can guide you on the best path forward.

   To report regulatory concerns, share feedback about federal policies affecting small businesses, or connect with advocates in your region, contact the SBA Office of Advocacy or learn more about their advocacy work.

• Get assistance with payments or restrictive solicitations

  If you are a small business experiencing payment delays or believe a solicitation may unfairly restrict small businesses from competing, you may contact our office for assistance. We review concerns consistent with our statutory responsibilities under the Small Business Act.

   Contact our office at OSB_gethelp@gsa.gov.