Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
Small businesses are a vital part of our national strength. Our job is to ensure these companies have a fair opportunity to compete and be selected for Department of Homeland Security contracts.
Next Vendor Outreach
The next vendor outreach session will be held in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 2012 and registration will begin on August 16, 2012. This is for 8(a) and SDB small businesses. Register now
Get Started
- Getting Started Contracting with the Department of Homeland Security
- Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
- Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
- Small Business Administration "Size Standards"
Research Your Customer
- Connect with Small Business Specialists in the Department
- Frequent Questions and Requests
- Marketing Tips and How to Market Your Company
Networking
Finding Opportunities
- 8(a) Competitive Current Opportunities
- Forecast of Contract Opportunities
- Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Opportunties
- Open Market Contracting Opportunities through FedBizOpps
- Prime Contractor Contacts for Small Business Sub-Contracting
- Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Opportunities
- Small Business Innovation Research Program
- The Women-Owned Small Business Program
Teaming
SBA and Other Resources
Questions or comments about doing business with the Department of Homeland Security? Contact Homeland Security's Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization.