DHS to participate at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference

The Department of Homeland Security is participating in a panel discussion at the 49th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, aimed at fostering communication and engagement with small businesses. The event is scheduled for September 11, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Key DHS representatives, including Chief Procurement Officer Soraya Correa and Acting Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization E. Darlene Bullock, will discuss how to identify and compete for business opportunities within DHS. The panel will also provide insights on the Department’s business initiatives, such as Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and various Small Business programs. This event is organized by the Department’s Contract Administration Services Division and provides an important platform for small businesses to connect directly with DHS procurement leaders and learn about how to engage effectively with the agency. The focus includes promoting diversity and inclusion through small and disadvantaged business programs and enhancing industry understanding of DHS procurement processes. Interested parties can obtain more information through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation or by contacting DHS representatives directly via provided email addresses. The contract is associated with NAICS code 519190 and involves DHS officials from the Washington, DC area.