Can’t speak for the federal government program, but the state program is fairly active, the Governor has set high targets for state agencies to use DVBE and small business contracts. California no longer has the minority/women-owned designation post Prop 209. Small/microbusinesses and DVBE are the only “special” ones that the state recognizes. In some cases, DGS has a single contract with one service provider that all state agencies must use; the only exception is if the agency uses a small biz or DVBE.
