Training Materials

The Office of Small Business Programs offers a comprehensive page of training materials and videos aimed at supporting both small businesses and acquisition professionals. Covering diverse topics, these instructional resources provide valuable insights into navigating federal programs, procurement processes, fostering growth, and enhancing collaboration. Tailored to empower small enterprises and facilitate efficient acquisitions, the videos serve as a valuable resource hub, promoting informed decision-making and fostering a thriving Defense Industrial Base.

Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company is considered to be operating under FOCI whenever a foreign interest has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information or may adversely affect the performance of classified contracts.