DHS Small Business Events

The Department of Homeland Security is organizing two small business events aimed at supporting the White House Initiative on Small Business Contracting by providing advanced acquisition planning information to the industry. These events will feature presentations from DHS senior leaders as well as panel discussions involving various DHS components and large business prime contractors. Attendees will receive detailed information about local, regional, and national contracting opportunities and have the chance for one-on-one interactions at component and prime contractor tables. The events will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 7, 2012, and in Jacksonville, Florida on June 19, 2012. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required to facilitate planning. The events are organized by the Contract Administration Services Division within DHS, targeting businesses interested in NAICS code 519190. Key contacts include the Director of Conferences & Special Programs, Bob Jeffers, and Mui Erkun at DHS headquarters. While specific event locations are not disclosed, registration and further event details were made available online to registered participants. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for small businesses to engage directly with government officials and prime contractors to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities and enhance their participation in DHS contracting activities.