How to do Business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ID: IPOP-0004Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONOFFICE OF ACQUISITIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/1017e54084614d16b60d5d095aba1a74/view
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    Special Notice: HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking training for small businesses interested in doing business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The training, conducted by CBP's Office of Acquisition's Industry Partnership and Outreach Program (IPOP), will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST. Interested contractors can sign up for the training using the CBP Business Connect platform. This training aims to provide small businesses with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in business opportunities with CBP.

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    Demetrius Smith
    smallbusinessoffice@cbp.dhs.gov
    Ivette Jorge
    smallbusinessoffice@cbp.dhs.gov
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