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Empowering Small Business Success in the Federal Marketplace

At 22nd Century, small business partnerships are central to how we deliver innovation, agility, and mission impact across the federal government. We recognize that America’s small businesses – particularly those in underserved communities – play a vital role in strengthening our national industrial base and supporting the missions of the agencies we serve.

As a leading systems integrator supporting defense, civilian, health, and national security customers across the country, we actively seek partnerships with high-performing small businesses in all socioeconomic categories, including:

  • Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) / 8(a)
  • Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB / EDWOSB)
  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)
  • Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses
  • Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHO)
  • Tribal and Native American-Owned Firms
  • Ability One and nonprofit mission-based organizations

Our Commitment to Community & Local Impact

We take pride in partnering with companies that reflect the communities surrounding our customer locations – from military bases and logistics centers to federal campuses and remote field offices.

By engaging small businesses in these regions, we help:

  • Local jobs and economic growth
  • Sustainable technical capacity in underserved areas
  • The resiliency of the federal supply chain
  • Opportunities for veteran, minority, and women entrepreneurs
  • Rural and HUBZone development

Our goal is not only to meet small business subcontracting requirements – but to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that contribute to stronger communities and mission success.

What We Look for in a Small Business Partner

We welcome small businesses with capabilities that complement and enhance our offerings in areas such as:

  • IT modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps
  • Contact center and processing operations
  • Data science, AI/ML, automation, and analytics
  • Next Era Telecom and Networking
  • Quantum Computing, Cryptography, Key Distribution, Networking, Cyber-Security   
  • Engineering, logistics, and mission support services
  • Program management and professional services
  • Specialized or niche technical expertise supporting federal missions

Whether you are an early-stage company or a mature small enterprise looking to expand, we are committed to helping you grow within the federal marketplace.

Ready to Partner? Send Us Your Capability Information

We invite you to share your company’s capabilities, past performance, certifications, and socioeconomic designations so we can explore partnership opportunities.

Please email us at: SmallBusiness@TSCTI.com

Include your capability statement and provide a short overview of:
  • Your socioeconomic category
  • Core competencies and differentiators
  • Relevant federal or commercial past performance
  • Contract vehicles
  • Multiple Award Schedules and SINs
  • Facility Clearance Level
  • Geographic footprint / HUBZone status
  • Points of contact
A member of our Small Business Partnerships Team will review your information and follow up regarding opportunities that align with your strengths and our customer missions.

BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

Federal missions are increasingly complex, and the demand for innovation has never been greater. By combining our scale and experience with the ingenuity, agility, and specialized expertise of small businesses, we create powerful mission partnerships that deliver measurable impact.

We look forward to building the next generation of federal solutions with you