National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2025 Business to Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56ee07faca2040a7a148b78ca9ee1b94/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual Business to Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on May 8, 2025, aimed at fostering connections between small and large businesses in support of the Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week. This event will facilitate 15-minute one-on-one meetings where participants can discuss capabilities, explore subcontracting opportunities, and evaluate potential partnerships, with a focus on enhancing participation in federal contracting. Registration is open until May 1, 2025, and interested small businesses must submit a capability statement and relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes to participate. For further inquiries, participants 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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    eFlyer-VOME_MatchmakingEvent_MAY 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is organizing a virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on May 8, 2025, to coincide with the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week. This event aims to support small businesses by facilitating connections with larger companies and other small firms to enhance capabilities, increase participation in federal contracting, and fortify the vendor base, ultimately contributing to national security. Participants will have opportunities to discuss subcontracting, explore teaming and joint venture possibilities, and evaluate Mentor-Protégé Program partnerships. The event emphasizes learning about subcontracting opportunities, identifying gaps in capabilities, and forming mentoring relationships. Interested parties are encouraged to register for participation.
    Platform Tutorial VOME May 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is organizing a Business to Business Vendor Outreach matchmaking event in conjunction with National Small Business Week. This initiative provides small and large businesses opportunities to register, complete profiles, and search for potential partnerships. Participants must register via a provided link, filling in details about their organization and uploading relevant files if necessary. The platform will help users identify matches based on their business interests (NAICS codes) and allows them to request meetings with potential partners. After registration, businesses can view their matches, accept or decline meeting requests, and integrate their schedules with personal calendars. The event utilizes Zoom for virtual meetings. Support resources, including a FAQ manual and contact information for additional assistance, are also available. Overall, the program aims to facilitate networking and collaboration between businesses, emphasizing the importance of preparing for federal grants, RFPs, and local opportunities.
    Things to Know-NSBW - May 8 2025 VOME.pdf
    The Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) is a virtual event scheduled for May 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, aimed at facilitating connections between large and small businesses. Registration is currently open until May 1, 2025, and participants must submit a capability statement and indicate relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes reflecting their business lines. Meetings, lasting 15 minutes, are confirmed through mutual acceptance of requests based on participants' core competencies and needs. Businesses are encouraged to actively monitor and manage their meeting requests using the platform, although registration alone does not guarantee meetings. A platform tutorial is available for participants, and technical inquiries can be directed to the provided contact email addresses. This event aligns with government initiatives to enhance collaboration among vendors and is essential for businesses looking to engage in federal and state contracting opportunities.
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