NDIA launches second small business survey

The National Defense Industrial Association said today it is beginning a second survey of how small defense contractors are faring during the ongoing pandemic.

This survey, like the original one, which was completed in April, is being undertaken at the request of the Pentagon's acquisition office, NDIA said. About 770 small businesses participated in the first survey.

The new survey is anonymous and will be open through July 3. NDIA said it expects to release the results July 17 and that the findings from the new survey will be used "to form further COVID-related policy responses."

The first survey found that companies were struggling with hitting sales expectations, meeting contract obligations and getting access to capital in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.