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              OSDBU page banner imageAt DHS we understand that small businesses are vital to our national strength. The DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), an advocacy and advisory office, promotes the use of small businesses in the DHS acquisition process. The resources on this page will support your efforts to do business with DHS.
      
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                                                      Learn how the OSDBU supports small businesses and federal contracting goals.
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                                                      Explore resources and tools for small businesses seeking to do business with DHS.
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                                                      Read the latest OSDBU news and learn about upcoming outreach events.
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                                                      Review program requirements and apply for the program.
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      To ask questions or submit comments about the DHS small business program, please contact us at DHSOSDBU@hq.dhs.gov.
  
    
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