Business

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The links on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any products or services offered by these companies. The Web sites listed below are not federal government websites, and may not necessarily operate under the same laws, regulations and policies as federal websites.

How to do Business with DHS for Small Businesses

We offer the following general suggestions for consideration as you develop and implement your marking strategy with DHS’s small business specialists.

Procurement Events

Procurement events include: conferences, meetings, outreach sessions or symposiums, attended or sponsored by Homeland Security procurement officials.

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Staff

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

Contacts listed below can provide overall information on the Department of Homeland Security Small Business program. These individuals generally do not make purchases for the organization.

Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions

Each FY DHS-OSDBU, as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts 10 sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses.

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

At DHS we understand that small businesses are vital to our national strength. The DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), an advocacy and advisory office, promotes the use of small businesses in the DHS acquisition process. The resources on this page will support your efforts to do business with DHS.

Information Technology Acquisitions

DHS establishes department-wide contracts for IT services and commodities that are led by the OPO with the CIO and the Component IT and procurement communities.

Unsolicited Proposals

Information for firms that believe their product or service may interest Department headquarters or component agencies.

Open for Business - Frequently Asked Questions

These are questions business owners frequently have regarding their company and the Department of Homeland Security.