Small Business Vendor Outreach Session for May 2025
Type: Special Notice
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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/16ca390b8a244ce6be84e5288bd51758/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on May 22, 2025, aimed at connecting small businesses with procurement opportunities within the agency. This session will allow small businesses to showcase their capabilities, learn about DHS procurements, and explore subcontracting opportunities with larger firms, fostering collaboration and partnerships. The VOS is part of DHS's commitment to enhancing competition in federal markets and supporting small businesses, with meeting requests opening on May 8, 2025, and closing on May 13, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Audra Dunbar at osdbu.vos@hq.dhs.gov or Candice Brooks at dhsosdbu@hq.dhs.gov for further 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 Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) from October 2024 to September 2025, aimed at engaging small businesses in federal contracting opportunities. All sessions will be conducted virtually and are open to various categories of small businesses on specified dates. Key sessions include: - An October 17, 2024, session focused on all small businesses. - A November 21, 2024, session exclusive to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, honoring Veterans Day. - A unique session for Women-Owned Small Businesses on March 27, 2025, in recognition of Women's History Month. - A May 22, 2025, session dedicated to HUBZone companies. - An August 21, 2025, session for 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Meeting requests begin approximately two weeks before each session and must be submitted via DHS's electronic appointment scheduling system. April and September 2025 will not feature any sessions. This outreach initiative aims to promote equitable access to federal contracts among diverse small business sectors, aligning with government goals to enhance supplier diversity.
    FY2025 VOS Schedule-FINAL.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will conduct a series of Virtual Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) from October 2024 through September 2025. These sessions are aimed at connecting small business specialists and prime contractors, fostering partnerships for government procurement opportunities. Each session is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with specific dates outlined for each month, aside from April and September 2025, when no sessions will be held. To participate, interested vendors must submit meeting requests through the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system, with deadlines specified prior to each session. The initiative serves as a platform for small businesses to engage with government contracting entities, promoting their capabilities and enhancing competition in federal markets. This structured engagement underscores the DHS’s commitment to supporting small businesses and improving access to federal contracts, aligning with broader government efforts to stimulate economic growth and innovation.
    May_VOS_25_flyer (1).pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is organizing a virtual Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on May 22, 2025, aimed specifically at small businesses. The session will provide an opportunity for these businesses to showcase their capabilities and learn about procurement opportunities within DHS, including subcontracting options with large businesses. Representatives from various DHS components will be present, including the Office of Procurement Operations, Customs and Border Protection, and FEMA, among others. The event encourages collaboration through discussions on subcontracting, joint ventures, and mentoring relationships. Participants who have interacted with a DHS component within the last three months are urged to consider scheduling follow-up discussions outside of the VOS to allow other small businesses the opportunity to engage. Overall, this initiative aligns with the DHS's commitment to supporting small businesses and fostering partnerships in procurement processes.
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