Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions

Vendor Outreach Sessions are a series of pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from various components of the Homeland Security procurement offices. These sessions provide the small business community an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities.

There will be no VOS in April due to the OSDBU Procurement Conference, held Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Dulles Expo Center North Hall, in Chantilly, Va.

Next Session

Thursday, May 28, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Capitol
Columbia Ballroom

Registration

Registration will be on Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:00 noon EDT. Please read the instructions carefully.

Scheduling Instructions

Appointments are scheduled via the web each month on a first-come, first-served basis and are quickly filled.

Appointment scheduling instructions

New Policy: We regret that we can no longer accommodate "walk-ins." Please review the guidance provided at appointment scheduling instructions  to schedule appointments.

For the complete schedule, please see the Vendor Outreach Sessions.

Tips for a Successful Vendor Outreach Session

• Review the small business background information.
• Review the Department's Forecast of Contracting Opportunities.
• Visit FedBizOpps for a current list of requirements valued at $25,000 or more.
• Come prepared to discuss how your company can help the Department or its component meet their specific mission.

Cancellation Policy

If the Federal Government is closed due to inclement weather, the scheduled Vendor Outreach Session will not be held. Information on the operating status of the Federal Government in the DC Metropolitan Area is provided by the Office of Personnel Management.