Federal Business Partners mission is to maximize the number of capable U.S. small businesses participating in the government marketplace, by : 1.Providing small businesses nationwide with a good understanding of government contracting and also with the marketing know-how to successfully perform federal and local government work; and 2.Supporting government agencies in reaching and working with the suppliers. FBP Goals are to : 1.Increase overall national security by fostering a broad base of capable small businesses; 2.Promote competition and ensure that government agencies realize the best value from their procurement dollars; 3.Improve local economies by helping US small businesses compete successfully for government contracts, thereby creating and retaining jobs, and br