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Last Updated: August 17, 2022 | Blog

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

To support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), increase and strengthen outreach, as a core mission of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), the USCG and OSDBU are partnering to host the first National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC) Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME). We will hold the event virtually on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Last Updated: July 25, 2022 | Publication

Suspension and Debarment Instruction

 Further guidance on suspension and debarment is provided in the DHS Suspension and Debarment Instruction. 

Last Updated: July 14, 2022 | Site Page

DHS Suspension and Debarment Program

The DHS Suspension and Debarment Program protects the federal government by ensuring that the federal government deals only with presently responsible contractors and participants.

Last Updated: July 13, 2022 | Event

National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) Virtual Industry Day

The Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center will host an NMACC III virtual industry day July 20, 2022.

Last Updated: June 23, 2022 | Blog

Executive Director E. Darlene Bullock, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Announces Second Large Business Prime Contractor-Small Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event

To support Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, and the core mission of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) of maximizing prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, the OSDBU is hosting its next virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 focusing on small businesses with socioeconomic status (HUBZone, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses).

Last Updated: May 4, 2022 | Site Page

In Memoriam

Across DHS, we salute those who have sworn to protect and serve our communities. We remember those who gave their lives to protect ours. Today and every day, we honor their memory, and carry forward their legacy.

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Publication

DHS, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Small Business Outreach Events

Here, you will find PDF documents related to announcements, outreach events, or programs sponsored by the OSDBU.

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Blog

Executive Director E. Darlene Bullock, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

To support Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, and the core mission of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) of maximizing prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, the OSDBU is hosting two (2) virtual Large Prime Contractor-Small Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Events (VOME).

Last Updated: April 11, 2022 | Site Page

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Last Updated: November 10, 2021 | Site Page

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