As I have developed, in my career in acquisition and procurement, I have developed a passion for the inclusion of small business and under-represented contractors to participate in the process of providing services to the Federal Government. Through my experiences in preparing government solicitations and interacting with contractors as they complete site visits and prepare solicitations, it is clear that assistance is needed to increase participation and provide the best pool of vendors. I have partnered with the Small Business Administration and increased visibility to expand our field of influence to those that may not have had the opportunity to participate and provide service.