Impact Survey: GSA OSDBU Matchmaking Events

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for participating in the Matchmaking Session hosted by the GSA
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). We would
appreciate feedback on the results of your matchmaking sessions with prime
contractors, Federal agency representatives, and small businesses.
Your responses will have a direct impact on improving GSA OSDBU’s
matchmaking events and enhancing the support provided to small businesses
seeking procurement opportunities with prime contractors and Federal agencies
as well as assisting prime contractors and Federal agencies with finding
capable small businesses to meet their requirements.
1. Please select your attendee type. Select all that apply. (Response required)
Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business (includes firms in the 8(a) Business Development
Program)
Women-Owned Small Business
Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business
Other than Small Business (Large Business)
Historically Black College or University
Minority-Serving Institution

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Other

2. Since the matchmaking event, have you followed up with other event
attendees? (Response required)
Yes
No

2a. Who did you follow up with after the event? Select all that apply. (Response
required)
Large business prime contractor
Government representative (Federal, State, or Local)
Small Business
Other

2a. Please explain why not. (Response required)

3. Did a matchmaking session at the event directly result in a subcontracting
partnership? Select all that apply. (Response required)
Yes, with a large business prime contractor I met at the event.
Yes, with a Federal Agency I met at the event.

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4. Which resources did you utilize after attending the matchmaking event?
Select all that apply. (Response required)
GSA Subcontracting Directory
Small Business Administration's (SBA) Subcontracting Network (SubNet)
GSA eLibrary
GSA Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool
Other Federal Agency Recurring Procurement Forecast
System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
I did not utilize any of these resources
Other

5. What additional support might assist you in developing subcontracting
partnerships with large business prime contractors or Federal Agency
representatives? Select all that apply. (Response required)
GSA Subcontracting Directory demonstration
Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Businesses training
Post-event meeting with a GSA OSDBU representative
Post-event meeting with a Federal Agency representative
Matchmaking session tips and best practices
Subcontracting tips and best practices
Other

6. Please provide any additional feedback.

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