Defense Small Business Affiliate Consideration Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to update its contracting rules by July 2024. It mandates that when small businesses bid on defense contracts, their past performance evaluations must include relevant performance data from their affiliate companies. This change directly affects small business concerns seeking government contracts, as it expands the performance history considered during the award process. The key provision modifies how the DOD assesses small business bids to include affiliate performance, aiming to provide a more complete picture of a business's capabilities.