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Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) ensures that all legislatively specified categories of small businesses in our prime contracts and subcontracts are effectively utilized to the maximum extent possible.  In a memorandum to Department employees, Secretary Powell expressed his support for the small business program..."small businesses have maximum practicable access to our contracting opportunities". He views the socio-economic goals as a "floor not a ceiling" and that "every Department employee who has a role in the acquisition process, whether as an "end user" or a contracting officer, has a responsibility to support the Department's efforts."

What We Do

  • Champion U.S. small business interests in the Department's acquisition process.
  • Provide to the small business community training and counseling about doing business with the Department of State in order to expand the base of small business firms selling to the Department.
  • Provide training and counseling to our internal customers about contracting with small businesses. Assist internal customers in identifying resources that result in increased opportunities for small businesses.

Our Customers

  • U.S. Small Business Community
  • State Department Personnel Domestically and Overseas
  • Large Business Prime Contractors
  • Small Business Trade Associations

How We Accomplish Our Mission is through our outreach and communication with our customers and through teamwork.

--  Small Business Fair 2004
--  More Small Business Fair 2004 Photos
--  Small Business HUBZone Exposition
--  Award For Excellence
--  Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year 2003
--  Memorandum By Secretary Powell on Small Business Program

  
Highlights

Employees Visiting Vendor Booth
Small Business Fair 2004

Up Coming Department of State Events:

November 4, 2004
Information Technology Expo

June 9, 2005
13th Annual Small Business Fair

More agency and industry events. 



 

  
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