The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is your primary point of contact for the Department-wide Small Business Program. Our Headquarter Small Business Specialists are your direct contact for information regarding present and future solicitations or procurement opportunities. Our Headquarter Small Business Specialists are positioned throughout our Bureaus to assist you in gaining access to program managers and other procurement decision makers. We recommend that you contact our Headquarter Small Business Specialists and begin building positive relationships and inquire about procurement opportunities. Introduce yourself and/or company to our Headquarter Small Business Specialists by sending an email or requesting a meeting to discuss your capabilities and how your company can assist their bureau/office and our agency in achieving its mission. Please ensure that you have a suitable introduction letter and capability statement that addresses the need of that bureau or office you are seeking procurement opportunities.
After you have taken the necessary steps to build a positive relationship with a Small Business Specialist and you require additional information about the Department's overall Small Business Program please email the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at DOI_OSDBU@ios.doi.gov.