The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) advances the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE’s) mission by maximizing small business opportunities.
To execute and support its mission, the OSDBU has developed three Strategic Objectives:
- Objective 1: Make it easier for small businesses to do business with the DOE.
- Objective 2: Maximize small business opportunities by cultivating more productive relationships with internal DOE stakeholders.
- Objective 3: Maximize small business awards and improve socio-economic category performance.
The Strategic Objectives are achieved through use of the following Enabling Activities:
- OSDBU Staff and Cadre of Small Business Program Managers (SBPMs);
- Education and Resources;
- OSDBU Compliance Requirements; and
- Inreach/Outreach.
OSDBU GOAL
The OSDBU goal is to provide maximum practicable opportunities in the Departments’ acquisitions to all small business concerns. In doing so, the Department will meet/exceed statutory prime small and subcontracting goals.
OUR COMMITMENT
O: Open the lines of communication through outreach and training.
S: Serve as small business advocates.
D: Deliver useful information.
B: Build public and private industry relationships.
U: Utilize DOE Programs and best practices.