What is the primary role of the DHS OSDBU in the procurement process?

The OSDBU acts as an advocate for small businesses, ensuring they have maximum practicable opportunity to participate in DHS acquisitions. They provide guidance on navigating the DHS procurement landscape and connect vendors with the appropriate small business specialists across the department's components.

Does the OSDBU directly award contracts?

No, the OSDBU does not award contracts directly. Instead, it influences the acquisition process by reviewing procurement strategies to ensure small business set-asides are utilized whenever possible, working closely with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.

Which small business certifications are most relevant for DHS contracts?

DHS places high importance on 8(a) Business Development, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications. Aligning your core competencies with these designations can significantly improve your competitiveness for set-aside opportunities.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER · Contracting Office

OSDBU

31 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office31 solicitationsUnder OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of OSDBU.

The DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) advocates for small business participation in the Department's procurement processes by ensuring equitable access to contracting opportunities. This office manages outreach for vendors specializing in homeland security technology, emergency management support, and infrastructure protection services.

Hierarchy: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER · DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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OSDBU contracting FAQ

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