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One of the biggest obstacles for small businesses to work for the Defense Department is the need for a facility clearance.\nIt comes down to the old chicken or the egg discussion. The small business needs a facility clearance to win contracts. But that same company can\u2019t get a facility clearance unless they have a sponsor on a contract.\nCarlen Capenos, the director of small business programs for the Defense Information Systems Agency, said DISA has a plan to crack this conundrum.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices