INL reported another successful year partnering with small businesses to acquire goods and services needed to achieve its missions. In fiscal year 2023, INL spent over $448 million with small businesses, with $251 million going to small businesses in Idaho. This money makes up over 73% of the laboratory’s spending on goods and services. The lab also exceeded all four socioeconomic spending goal areas: small disadvantaged, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, women-owned and service-disabled. While the lab purchases materials all over the nation, there is a particular focus on supporting Idaho’s economy. This year, INL spent over $290 million with businesses within the state. Local businesses are a large part of accomplishing work daily, and the lab counts on small businesses for items from office supplies to highly technical reviews and analyses to our missions.