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S&T Insights Outreach February 2 Presentation Brief

S&T's Industry Partnerships Insights Outreach Webinar Series Presentation Brief | How to Work with S&T, February 2, 2021

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Executive Director of the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Announces 16th Annual Small Business Award Winners

Executive Director of the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, E. Darlene Bullock, Announces 16th Annual Small Business Award Winners.

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Fiscal Year 2019 Small Business and Small Business Advocate Award Winners

Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, E. Darlene Bullock, is pleased to announce the winners of our 16th Annual Small Business and Small Business Advocate Awards for performance in Fiscal Year 2019.

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Sheriff David Clarke's Possible Appointment to DHS

Correspondence regarding the possible appointment of Sheriff David Clarke as an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

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SBA Scorecard Announcement

Acquisition Excellence: DHS Receives an “A+” Grade on SBA’s Annual Small Business Procurement Scorecard.

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Department of Homeland Security Accomplishments

Over the last year, DHS has taken unprecedented action to protect the Homeland. Together we...

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Small Business Resources

Find resources related to DHS Small Business Assistance including information about Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions and the Mentor‑Protégé Program.

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Archive

Archive of press releases, blog posts, speeches, and content from previous administrations.

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Web Communications

The Office of Web Communications within the Office of Public Affairs provides support services to help those who are creating and editing content on DHS public websites. These services enable timely and accurate information to be published efficiently and consistently in support of the Department's mission.

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What DHS Does During a Political Convention

The Republican and Democratic National Conventions were designated National Security Special Events (NSSEs) by the Department of Homeland Security and, because of this special designation, were staffed by 2,600- 3,000 Homeland Security personnel, in conjunction with other federal agencies. Find descriptions of how the various offices assisted in convention security below: