This enlightening publication describes the tremendous underutilization of small business capacity and capability in the interest of economic well-being and security of the nation intended by earlier Congress. To achieve the real objectives of the Small Business Act, there needs to be more aggressive reform, effective implementation and oversight. In addition, sweeping change is necessary in the acquisition workforce culture in the twenty-first century to fully integrate small business into federal acquisition as was intended by the early Congress of the United States. With the groundbreaking information in this educational book, the reader is taken one step closer to the necessary reform and change needed. The book creates an awareness for key management officials the potential achievements that would result from the effective implementation of national policy within the Small Business Act. This revelatory book by the author should lead to small businesses finally receiving the development and assistance that they truly deserve. How the Federal Government Disenfranchises Small Business: Challenges and A Plan for Action offers a noncritical analysis in which the author aims to offer challenging and proven solutions and stimulate action.