Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors the Nation's trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities. Within the Department, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is an advocate for small business, and advising the Secretary of the Interior on all matters related to small business and collaborating with leadership throughout the Department to maximize procurement and contracting opportunities for small businesses in our acquisitions.
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) implement's policies, procedures, and training programs for the Department to emphasize our commitment to contracting with small businesses. Our mission includes outreach to small business communities, including Indian economic enterprises, service-disabled-veteran-owned, women-owned, small disadvantaged, small businesses located in historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) areas, and non-profit agencies affiliated with the Ability One Program.
Communicating with the U.S. Department of the Interior OSDBU
If you are seeking information about how to market your business, products, and/or services to the Department, please visit our Doing Business with DOI page. If you are seeking general information about doing business with the Department, have questions about the information on the OSDBU’s website, or need information about upcoming events please send us an email at doi_osdbu@ios.doi.gov.
Interior's OSDBU Staff
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240