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About DHS

Last Updated: December 29, 2022 | Blog

Today, DHS will

Our "Today, DHS will" infographic shines a light on DHS as a whole and lets you visualize the work DHS does. Read more to explore how each component contributes to the DHS mission.

Last Updated: December 23, 2022 | Site Page

To protect our nation, DHS will…

24/7, 365 days a year, DHS works to you keep you safe in the air, on land, at sea, and in cyberspace. Here’s a sample of what we do.

Last Updated: November 21, 2022 | Blog

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in collaboration with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to host the first SBIR Pre-Solicitation Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is one of the largest public–private partnerships in the United States.

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

Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, and the core mission of OSDBU.

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.