Breaking Barriers in Federal Contracting with Joint Ventures

Part of the Pathways to Procurement series. Discover how joint ventures help small businesses win larger, more complex federal contracts.

Joint ventures can be a powerful pathway for small businesses that have the skill—but not yet the capacity—to compete for larger, more complex federal contracts. When structured correctly, joint ventures help businesses scale faster, reduce risk, and access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how joint ventures actually work in federal contracting, what SBA rules you must follow, and how to evaluate potential partners with confidence. We’ll break down the essentials—from compliance to capability building—so you can position your business for bigger opportunities without jeopardizing your independence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand what joint ventures are and when they make strategic sense
• Navigate SBA rules and compliance requirements for federal joint ventures
• Identify strong potential partners and evaluate compatibility
• Structure partnership agreements that protect your business
• Use joint ventures to build capacity, gain past performance, and increase revenue

Walk away with a clearer understanding of partnership structures, actionable steps for forming compliant joint ventures, and the insights you need to compete strategically in the federal marketplace.

Join us for the next session in the Pathways for Procurement series, presented by the Women’s Business Center (WBC) and the Contractor Resource Center (CRC). This program equips small business owners with practical guidance to prepare for government contracting, understand compliance, and leverage pathways to growth.