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Chapter 3002 - Definition of Words and Terms

Homeland Security Acquisition Manual: Chapter 3002 - Definition of Words and Terms

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Chapter 3001 - Federal Acquisition Regulation System

Homeland Security Acquisition Manual: Chapter 3001 - Federal Acquisition Regulation System

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Homeland Security Acquisition Manual

Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM) is issued by the Acquisition Policy and Legislation Branch within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO).

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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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Category Management Annual Report

The Category Management Annual Report looks at accomplishments made by the Strategic Solutions Office (SSO) team to streamline processes and develop strategies that result in total cost of ownership reductions, improved products and services, and enhanced business relationships.

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ST - First Responder FY 18-19 Capability Gaps

 The capability gaps or Statements of Objectives (SOO) developed as a result of these meetings help determine how S&T engages with business, industry, innovation and academia partners, and ultimately how S&T provides first responders the tools they need to protect communities and stay safe while performing their duties.

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S&T Improving communications for fishing vessel inspections Fact Sheet

Radio communications below deck can be patchy. M2C2 shares photos in real time. S&T has conducted tests of the M2C2 system in cooperation with Joint Interagency Task Force-South.

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Homeland Security Acquisition Manual Deviations

The Department of Homeland Security Chief Procurement Officer issues HSAM deviations when necessary to allow components to deviate from the HSAM.

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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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S&T Fact Sheet: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Modernization Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate Update

S&T supported the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Life Cycle Cost Estimate update, which boosts transparency and planning.