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Common Repository for Small Businesses Act

USA119th CongressHR-5977| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to establish a centralized repository of supplier information within 90 days of enactment. This repository will contain data commonly needed for the initial vetting of contractors applying to supply products or services to the Department of Defense, aiming to facilitate and streamline the qualification process. The Assistant Secretary must develop this repository in coordination with the Department's Office of Small Business Programs , integrating it with existing efforts related to market research, supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and secure cloud tools for small manufacturers and entities providing procurement technical assistance. Additionally, the bill permits the formation of public-private partnerships or cooperative agreements to establish the repository. These partnerships are authorized if they would reduce duplicative efforts, decrease the time potential suppliers spend providing information, or streamline and reduce the cost for prime contractors qualifying suppliers for DoD contracts.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Common Repository for Small Businesses Act

USA119th CongressHR-5977| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill requires the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to establish a centralized repository of supplier information within 90 days of enactment. This repository will contain data commonly needed for the initial vetting of contractors applying to supply products or services to the Department of Defense, aiming to facilitate and streamline the qualification process. The Assistant Secretary must develop this repository in coordination with the Department's Office of Small Business Programs , integrating it with existing efforts related to market research, supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and secure cloud tools for small manufacturers and entities providing procurement technical assistance. Additionally, the bill permits the formation of public-private partnerships or cooperative agreements to establish the repository. These partnerships are authorized if they would reduce duplicative efforts, decrease the time potential suppliers spend providing information, or streamline and reduce the cost for prime contractors qualifying suppliers for DoD contracts.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted