The General Services Administration has formally renamed its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, removing the word “disadvantaged” and transitioning to a new designation: the Office of Small Business (OSB).
The update was outlined in an April 17, 2026 blog post from Greg Justice, who currently serves as Associate Administrator for the office.
According to Justice, the change is intended to reflect a broader shift in how the office positions its role within the federal acquisition ecosystem.
“Moving forward, GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will operate under the name Office of Small Business (OSB). A designation that better reflects our shift toward a more holistic, consultative approach to our support for America’s small businesses.”
GSA emphasized that the renaming does not alter the office’s underlying authorities.
“The office’s statutory authorities under the Small Business Act remain unchanged.”
The newly designated OSB will continue to focus on ensuring compliance with federal small business requirements, advising acquisition professionals and industry partners, and supporting small business participation in federal contracting.
Justice also noted that the updated naming aligns with broader acquisition reforms underway across the federal government, including changes tied to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
“The new secondary title clarifies our team’s role in ensuring compliance with federal small business requirements, providing consultative support to acquisition professionals and industry.”
The move signals a repositioning of the office’s identity, while maintaining its core mission to support small business engagement and competition across GSA and partner agencies.
