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

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

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/c9847d529db440d3add74daac72348e7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a Virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on March 27, 2025, aimed at engaging small businesses in federal contracting opportunities. This session will provide a platform for small businesses to showcase their capabilities, learn about DHS procurement processes, and explore potential subcontracting and partnering opportunities with larger firms, with participation from various DHS agencies including Customs and Border Protection, FEMA, and the Transportation Security Administration. The initiative is part of DHS's commitment to enhance small business involvement in federal contracts and support their growth within DHS missions. Interested participants should contact Audra Dunbar at osdbu.vos@hq.dhs.gov or Candice Brooks at dhsosdbu@hq.dhs.gov for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Audra Dunbar
    osdbu.vos@hq.dhs.gov
    Candice Brooks
    dhsosdbu@hq.dhs.gov
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    2024-2025 VOS Calendar for posting.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a series of Virtual Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) between October 2024 and September 2025, aimed at engaging with small business specialists and prime contractors. These sessions are designed to promote opportunities and provide information related to federal contracting, specifically tailored for various categories of small businesses on designated dates. For instance, sessions in November 2024 are exclusively for veteran-owned businesses, while others in March 2025 will focus on women-owned businesses. The schedule includes regular outreach sessions and specialized events with specific business eligibility, including HUBZone and 8(a) companies. Interested participants must create a profile at the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system to request a meeting. Notably, no sessions are planned for April or September 2025. This initiative reflects DHS's commitment to foster small business participation in federal contracting, enhancing access for diverse business sectors.
    March_VOS_25_flyer.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on March 27, 2025, aimed at small businesses. This event will provide a platform for these businesses to present their capabilities, learn about DHS procurement processes, and explore potential subcontracting and partnering opportunities with larger businesses. Representatives from various DHS agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, FEMA, and the Transportation Security Administration, will participate as counselors. They will also address collaboration avenues such as joint ventures and mentor-protégé programs. Small businesses are encouraged to engage, but those who have recently met with DHS components should seek follow-up discussions outside of the VOS to ensure opportunities for others. The session is designed to enhance small business involvement in federal contracts and support their growth within DHS missions.
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