Small Business Vendor Outreach Session for February 2025
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICEROSDBUWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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Information (51)

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0dc36c9843594ed582a8f3dd799dba6a/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 13, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on February 27, 2025, aimed at connecting small businesses with procurement opportunities and large contractors. This session will allow small businesses to present their capabilities, learn about DHS procurement processes, and explore potential partnerships, particularly focusing on inclusivity for women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. The VOS initiative is part of DHS's commitment to enhancing small business participation in federal contracting, with meeting requests opening on February 13, 2025, and closing on February 18, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Audra Dunbar at osdbu.vos@hq.dhs.gov or Candice Brooks at dhsosdbu@hq.dhs.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Audra Dunbar
osdbu.vos@hq.dhs.gov
Candice Brooks
dhsosdbu@hq.dhs.gov
Files
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2024-2025 VOS Calendar for posting.pdf
Jan 28, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is organizing a series of virtual Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) from October 2024 through September 2025. These sessions are designed to connect small business specialists and prime contractors, facilitating opportunities for small businesses across various categories. Each session has specific themes and eligibility criteria, such as targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone companies, and 8(a) or Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Sessions occur monthly, with notable sessions on November 21, 2024, and March 27, 2025. The meeting requests open prior to each session, allowing businesses to prepare and participate. There are planned breaks in April and September 2025, during which no sessions will be held. To participate, businesses must create a profile in the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system. Overall, the VOS initiative aims to strengthen the engagement between DHS and small businesses, helping them navigate federal procurement, while fostering inclusivity among diverse business owners within the contracting landscape. This program underscores the government's commitment to enhancing small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
February_VOS_25_flyer.pdf
Jan 28, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on February 27, 2025, aimed at small businesses. The session will provide a platform for these businesses to present their capabilities, learn about DHS procurement processes, and explore partnership opportunities with large businesses. Attendees will benefit from discussions with representatives from various DHS components, including the Office of Procurement Operations, Customs and Border Protection, FEMA, and others, who will cover subcontracting, joint ventures, and mentor-protégé programs. Small businesses are encouraged to attend unless they have engaged with DHS components in the past three months, to ensure equitable opportunity for all participants. This initiative underscores DHS's commitment to fostering collaboration and supporting small business involvement in federal procurements.
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