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Vendor Outreach Sessions are a series of pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from various components of the Department of Homeland Security procurement offices, plus several prime contractors who currently have contracts with DHS. These sessions provide the small business community an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities.
THERE WILL BE NO VENDOR OUTREACH SESSION DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER DUE TO THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
The Next Vendor Outreach Session will be held on October 24, 2013, Registration will be on October 17, 2013, beginning at 12:00 noon (Eastern Time). Please read the instructions carefully as the sessions fill up quickly. NOTE: OUR LOCATION WILL BE AT; 90 K. St. NE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20002. To learn more please click on the Vendor Outreach Scheduling Instructions below.
Tips for a Successful Vendor Outreach Session
- Review the small business background information
- Review the Department's Forecast of Contracting Opportunities
- Visit FedBizOpps for a current list of requirements valued at $25,000 or more
- Come prepared to discuss how your company can help the Department or its component meet their specific mission
Cancelation Policy
If the federal government is closed due to inclement weather, the scheduled Vendor Outreach Session will not be held. Information on the operating status of the federal government in the DC Metropolitan Area is provided by the Office of Personnel Management.