2012 OSDBU Calendar of Events | Small Business Outreach | DOJ Vendor Outreach
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | POINT OF CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women-Owned Small Business Vendor Outreach Session |
January 17, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | February 14, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | March 21, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| 2012 OSDBU Procurement Conference |
April 19, 2012 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC 20001 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | May 15, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | June 19, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | July 17, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | August 21, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| Vendor Outreach Session | February 14, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| SDVOSB Vendor Outreach Session |
October 24, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE, Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| HUB Zone Vendor Outreach Session |
November 20, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
| 8 (a) Vendor Outreach Session |
December 18, 2012 | OSDBU, Two Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 1001 Washington, DC 20530 9:00 am to 12 Noon |
Kerrie Jackson (202) 616-0521 |
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 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.
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.
The sessions are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless otherwise specified and are held at 2 Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530.
Small business representatives are welcomed to schedule up to four 15-minute appointment 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 the Federal Detention Trustee
- Office of Inspector General
- Office of Justice Programs
- United States Marshal Service
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. Appointments are made on a first come first served basis. Scheduling begins noon EST/EDT on the first work day of each month.
Vendor Outreach dates for 2011 are as follows:
July 19 | August 23 | October 12 SDVOSB Vendor Outreach Session | November 22 HUB Zone Vendor Outreach Session | December 208(a) Vendor Outreach Session
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.
