Small Business Vendor Outreach Session for November 2024
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

InformationT (51)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a77b55fa5bdb4db0908a5ebb13ae7863/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a Small Business Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) on November 21, 2024, specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This initiative aims to connect small businesses with government procurement opportunities, allowing them to discuss their capabilities, learn about DHS procurements, and explore subcontracting and partnering opportunities with larger businesses. The VOS is part of DHS's commitment to fostering small business partnerships and enhancing accessibility to federal contracts, with meeting requests opening on November 7, 2024, and closing on November 12, 2024. Interested businesses should ensure their profiles are updated and can contact Audra Dunbar at OSDBU.VOS@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_0906_VENDOR_OUTREACH_SESSIONS.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a series of Virtual Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) from October 2024 to September 2025, aimed at connecting small businesses with government contract opportunities. These sessions are structured around specific dates, each focusing on different categories of small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and HUBZone companies. Each session is 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Eastern Time), with requests for meetings requiring prior registration in the DHS appointment scheduling system. Notably, some sessions are restricted to specific business types to promote inclusivity and awareness. The outreach initiative underscores DHS's commitment to fostering small business partnerships and enhancing accessibility to federal procurement opportunities, addressing the diverse needs of various business owners in the marketplace.
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