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Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

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Find Business Opportunities

The Federal Government posts contracting opportunities, requests for information, and partnership opportunities in various locations online. The resources described on this page can be used to find new or future opportunities, connect with prime contractors, or register your entity to improve your organization’s visibility.

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About Subcontracting

Subcontracting is a great way to work with experienced prime contractors and do business with DHS. The resources on this page cover common questions and answers about subcontracting, as well as descriptions of the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), an important resource for small business contractors.

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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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Federal Small Business Contracting Programs

The following definitions and policies explain how businesses are classified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Some government loan programs and contracting programs are reserved, or “set aside,” for small businesses of various types.

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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 is the Largest Federal Agency to Receive 14 Consecutive “A” Grades on SBA’s Annual Small Business Procurement Scorecard

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received a grade of “A+” on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.