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Small Business Policy Resources

A variety of laws, Executive Orders, and regulations affecting small business contracting are in place in the United States.

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OSDBU Outreach and Component Events

The DHS Small Business Outreach Program consists of several areas including Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS), Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Events (VOME), and internal and external events focused on small business participation.

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Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Events

Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Events (VOME) support business to business (B2B) meetings to explore subcontracting and teaming opportunities, and to assist with gaps in small business capabilities.

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DHS Small Business Goals and Achievements

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is responsible for ensuring small business government-wide goals   are established each fiscal year at or above the statutory levels, and that the reporting agencies’ achievements meet the agency established goals. The OSDBU of each federal government agency negotiates with the SBA to establish mandatory small business goals for their respective agency.

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Small Business Toolkit

Welcome to the Small Business Toolkit! These resources are provided to help small businesses do business with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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About the OSDBU

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) promotes and develops strategies for small business participation in the DHS contracting program while adhering to federal regulations and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in the procurement process.

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DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can submit DHS Form 7001 online below to request our help.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Inaugural Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council Meeting

Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks on September 6, 2023, to open the inaugural meeting of the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council.

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2023 Second Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting its second Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on 5/4/2023 from 9am to 4pm.

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2023 Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on 3/23/23.