DOJ Vendor Outreach | 2013 OSDBU Calendar of Events | Small Business Outreach
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) pursuant to Public Law 95-507, is tasked with fostering the use of small businesses as Federal contractors. To accomplish this task, the OSDBU develops and implements appropriate outreach programs aimed at heightening the awareness of the small business community to the contracting opportunities available within the Department. Outreach efforts include activities such as sponsoring small business fairs and procurement conferences as well as participating in trade group seminars, conventions, and other forums that promote the utilization of small business as contractors.
The Department of Justice, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization hosts Vendor Outreach Sessions. These sessions allow small businesses an opportunity to meet the Department's various Small Business Specialists to discuss procurement opportunities and doing business with the government.
Registration: The sessions are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless otherwise specified. Appointments are made on a first come first served basis. Scheduling begins at 12:00 noon EST/EDT on the first work day of each month. To schedule an appointment, contact the OSDBU staff on (202) 616-0521. For small businesses outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, please call 1-800-345-3712.
Small business representatives are welcomed to schedule up to four 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from the following Department of Justice bureaus:
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- Bureau of Prisons
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Federal Prison Industries
- Justice Management Division
- Office of Inspector General
- Office of Justice Programs
- United States Marshal Service
Travel Information
Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, is located across from the New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet Metro Station on the Red Line at the Florida Ave. & 2nd St. exit.
Parking lots/garages are located in the immediate area.
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | POINT OF CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women-Owned Small Business Vendor Outreach Session |
January 31, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| FBI Industry Day For IT Services |
February 12, 2013 February 22, 2013 |
OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 |
PITO Industry Day |
| Vendor Outreach Session | February 19, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | March 13, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference |
April 25, 2013 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC 20001 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Vendor Outreach Session | May 21, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | June 24, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | July 24, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | August 20, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| HUBZone Vendor Outreach Session |
October 15, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| SDVOSB Vendor Outreach Session |
November 19, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| 8 (a) Vendor Outreach Session |
December 17, 2013 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
The OSDBU establishes and monitors goals for the participation of small businesses within Justice Department acquisitions. In order to assist the bureaus in achieving their established goals, the OSDBU maintains resource information and provides technical advice and assistance to the contracting staffs as needed.
The OSDBU also provides counseling and advice to small businesses regarding doing business with DOJ.
