Contact HUD's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

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The OSDBU offers various opportunities for small and large businesses to meet with staff one-on-one or in a group setting to discuss business opportunities and other subjects related to HUD's small business contracting and subcontracting activities. Businesses are encouraged to meet with the OSDBU at one or more of the following:

	Large Business Open House
	Small Business Open House
	Business Utilization Development Specialist Appointments
	Information Technology (IT) Orientation Sessions
	Conference Calls
	Outreach Events

Large Business Open House

On Wednesdays, the OSDBU Director and a Business Utilization Development Specialist (BUDS) meet with large business prime contractors to discuss HUD's current subcontracting policies and other topics of interest (e.g., contractor goal statement, preparing and submitting subcontracting reports (Standard Forms 294 and 295), and how the OSDBU can assist prime contractors in finding small business subcontractors). Contact the OSDBU to schedule a 20-minute appointment.

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Small Business Open House

On Thursdays, the OSDBU Director meets with small businesses to learn about their products and services and introduces them to a Business Utilization Development Specialist (BUDS), who will help them identify opportunities at HUD. Contact the OSDBU to schedule a 20-minute appointment.

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Business Utilization Development Specialist Appointments

Business Utilization Development Specialists (BUDS) meet with small businesses to discuss HUD's contracting and subcontracting opportunities (including the types of products and services that HUD purchases). Also, BUDS can provide mentoring for business strategies and identify contracting opportunities through the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities and subcontracting opportunities through HUD's prime contractors. Contact the OSDBU to schedule an appointment.

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Information Technology (IT) Orientation Sessions

The IT Business Utilization Development Specialist holds monthly, two-hour orientation sessions for small businesses interested in IT contracting opportunities with HUD. The orientation session, aimed at businesses that are new to HUD, focuses on the opportunities available and provides instruction on how to compete effectively for contracts. Contact the OSDBU to reserve a space in the next orientation session.

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Conference Calls

If you are unable to meet with the OSDBU in Washington, D.C. call us to setup a conference call. It is just like a Business Utilization Development Specialist Appointment but it is conducted over the telephone. Contact the OSDBU to schedule a conference call.

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Outreach Events

HUD participates in many expos, conferences and trade fairs, which may be of interest to the small business community. The OSDBU or the local HUD office attends these events to discuss how to do business with HUD and potential contracting opportunities. Go to the OSDBU Outreach Calendar to find out when we are coming to a city near you.