WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. “Our region is home to industrial powerhouses of every size—from innovative small businesses to established manufacturers—supporting semiconductors, medical devices, precision metals, and more. Together, these job creators employ millions of Americans, strengthen our critical supply chains, and prove that American ingenuity and American-made products can compete and win anywhere in the world. Advanced Materials Manufacturing , including large format additive manufacturing and materials transformation. About the U.S. Small Business AdministrationThe U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship.