Small Business Event Regional Vendor Outreach Session for February Houston, TX

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will be hosting a Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) located in Houston, TX, on February 26, 2013, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The VOS will be held at the Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010. The Regional Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) are a series of pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from various components of the Homeland Security procurement offices. These sessions provide the small business community an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities in their local area. Also in attendance will be Prime Contractor Small Business Liaisons from several of the large businesses who have contracts with DHS. There is no cost to the small business vendors. This Regional Vendor Outreach Session is in cooperation with the University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Sign up for the February 26th Vendor Outreach Sessions will open on February 12, 2013, beginning at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time. Please read the instructions carefully as the sessions fill up quickly. Instructions can be found at http://www.dhs.gov/vendor-outreach-session-schedule-scheduling-instructions . Details on counselors will be provided on or after February 1, 2013. To access the full FY 2013 Vendor Outreach Sessions click on the URL at http://www.dhs.gov/vendor-outreach-session-schedule . Individuals will want to register their companies ahead of time and choose a password for speed in signing up the day of registration. Companies can register at http://www.dhsvoms.moriassociates.com/ . Note: This event is designed for small businesses doing business in the Southwestern United States.