The U.S Department of the Interior Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is an advocate for small business dedicated to maximizing contracting opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, HUB-Zone and service disabled veteran owned small businesses. Small businesses play a significant role in advancing the Department's goals and supporting Interior's contributions to the Nation's economy. When conducting your research, you should focus on the Department's mission as outlined below:
The best and most productive marketing approach for small businesses is to be proactive and find a suitable niche in selling your product or service to the Federal, state and local governments. Prepare a detailed capability statement for distribution to Federal agencies, and be specific in describing the capabilities of your firm. Be sure to indicate prior experience, successfully completed Government contracts, and references with contact information. As a business seeking contracts with the Federal Government, you must be registered via the System for Award Management (SAM). Also, learn as much as possible about the Federal acquisition system by reviewing information on the Small Business Administration website.
Nikolai Matoka
412-865-7641
Nikolai.matoka@bia.gov
LaShondra Wynn
505-918-5088
LaShondra.Wynn@bie.edu
Felicia Salazar
303-239-3699
Fsalazar@blm.gov
John Fife
303-445-3893
Jfife@usbr.gov
Josh Gordon
703-358-2651
josh_gordon@fws.gov
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Teresa Manovich
703-787-1104
Teresa.Manovich@bsee.gov
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Teresa Manovich
703-787-1104
Teresa.Manovich@bsee.gov
Christian Bisbano
703-282-7317
Christian_Bisbano@ibc.doi.gov
Cynthia Adonoo
202-354-1946
cynthia_adonoo@nps.gov
Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Samara Hasberry
202-208-0614
Shasberry@osmre.gov
Timothy Wiand
703-648-7336
Twiand@usgs.gov