The HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) was established in 1979 by Public Law 95-507. It is an amendment to the Small Business Act that says large federal agencies must set aside contracts for small businesses.
OSDBU works to ensure that small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) business development program, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses have access to contract opportunities with HHS.
OSDBU offers the following services and more:
- Training
- Technical Assistance
- One-on-one capability meetings
- Subcontracting program management
Find out about all the support and resources available to small businesses.
FY 23 HHS Small Business Goals
These goals are negotiated every year with the Small Business Administration (SBA). These goals help determine how HHS contracting dollars should be awarded to eligible small businesses.
| Small Business Categories | Goal |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 22% |
| Small Disadvantaged Business | 13.08% |
| Women-Owned Small Business | 5% |
| HUBZone Small Business | 3% |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business | 3% |
Mission
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) maximizes the use of small businesses across the acquisition portfolio through outreach, policy, advocacy, and training to support the health and well-being of the American people.
Vision
Promote the health and well-being of the American people by building an agile and resilient industrial and manufacturing base that supports economic growth and development in the health and wellness community.
OSDBU Organization
The Executive Director of OSDBU reports directly to the HHS Deputy Secretary and is administratively supported by the Office of Acquisitions (OA).
OSDBU Office Headquarters
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Hubert Humphrey Building, Room 405D
Washington, DC 20201
Telephone Number: 202-690-7300
Headquarters Staff Contacts
Shannon Jackson, Executive Director
Shannon.Jackson@hhs.gov
Arielle Douglas, Deputy Director
Arielle.Douglas@hhs.gov
Joshua Blow, Director, Operations Division
Joshua.Blow@hhs.gov
Shelly Thomas, Division Director for Policy
Shelly.Thomas@hhs.gov
Barbara Bigelow, Management Analyst
Barbara.Bigelow@hhs.gov
Mari Williams, Staff Assistant
Mari.Williams@hhs.gov
Dorthea Hammond, Calendar Scheduler for Executive Director
Dorthea.Hammond@hhs.gov
Kevin Diaz, Management Analyst
Kevin.Diaz@hhs.gov
Lydia Taylor, Management & Program Analyst
Lydia.Taylor@hhs.gov
LaSean Gray, Procurement Analyst
LaSean.Gray@hhs.gov
Chinedu Nwauwa, Procurement Analyst
Chinedu.Nwauwa@hhs.gov
Small Business Specialists and Operating Divisions
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Christine Haber, Christine.Haber@hhs.gov, 202-853-1616
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Wayne Berry, Wayne.Berry@hhs.gov, 202-390-5801
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Gwendolyn Miles, Gwendolyn.Miles@hhs.gov, 202-758-5124
LaTonya Dent, LaTonya.Dent@hhs.gov, 202-748-0571
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Anita Allen, Anita.Allen1@cms.hhs.gov, 202-640-0264
Christine Haber, Christine.Haber@hhs.gov, 202-853-1616
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Cindy Anderson, Cynthia.Anderson@hhs.gov, 202-578-1356
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Wayne Berry, Wayne.Berry@hhs.gov, 202-390-5801
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Jonathan Ferguson, Jonathan.Ferguson@hhs.gov, 202-740-5509
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Natasha Boyce, Natasha.Boyce@hhs.gov, 202-640-8118
Melanie Carter, Melanie.Carter@hhs.gov, 202-760-0066
Jonathan Ferguson, Jonathan.Ferguson@hhs.gov, 202-740-5509
Anita Allen, Anita.Allen1@cms.hhs.gov, 202-640-0264
Amy Ulisse, amy.ulisse@hhs.gov, 771-216-7719
Martina Williams, Martina.Williams@hhs.gov
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Amy Ulisse, amy.ulisse@hhs.gov, 771-216-7719
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
LaTonya Dent, LaTonya.Dent@hhs.gov, 202-748-0571
Office of the Secretary, Office of Acquisition Management Services (OAMS)
Mike Baltzgar, Michael.Baltzgar@hhs.gov, 240-972-4559
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Gwendolyn Miles, Gwendolyn.Miles@hhs.gov, 202-758-5124
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
Cindy Anderson, Cynthia.Anderson@hhs.gov, 202-578-1356
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