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Sections on this page: Immediate Office of the ASFR | Office of Budget | Office of Finance | Office of Grants | Office of Acquisitions | ASFR Contacts across the Department | Mailing Address and Phone Information | Directions to ASFR
Immediate Office of the ASFR
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources | Robert Gordon (Bio) | |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management | Christine Jones | 202-690-6061 |
| Executive Officer | Pamela Stanziani | 202-690-5486 |
Office of Budget
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Assistant Secretary | Norris Cochran | |
| Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary | Vacant | |
| Division of Budget Policy, Execution and Review, Director | Jane Champ-Gelbmann | |
| Division of Discretionary Programs, Director | Miriam Cabezas | |
| Division of Health Benefits and Income Support, Director | Cheryl McMillen | |
| Division of the Office of the Secretary Budget, Director | Mark Brown |
Office of Finance
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Assistant Secretary & HHS Deputy Chief Financial Officer | Sheila Conley | 202-690-7084 |
| Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary | Vacant | |
| Office of Financial Policy and Reporting, Director | David Horn | 202-690-7084 |
| Office of Financial Systems Policy and Oversight, Director | Deepak Bhargava | 202-690-7084 |
| Office of Program Audit Coordination, Director | Chris Motsiopoulos | 202-260-6129 |
Office of Grants
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants, Acting | Dale Bell | 202-260-6118 |
| Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of Grants | Renee Cooper | 202-260-6118 |
| Division of Policy, Oversight and Evaluation, Director | Johanna Nestor | 202-260-6118 |
| Division of Information and Solutions | Michael Curtis | 202-260-6118 |
| Division of Workforce Development, Director | Shaunta Johnson | 202-205-4919 |
General Grants Inquiries: 202-260-6118 and grantsoversight@hhs.gov
Grants Policy Inquiries: GrantPolicyREQ@hhs.gov
Workforce Development: DWDinfo@hhs.gov
Grants.gov Support: 800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov
GrantSolutions Support: 866-577-0771 and help@grantsolutions.gov
Topics on this page: Mission | Vision | OSDBU Organization | Key Personnel | Important Small Business Information | HHS OSDBU Outreach Invitation Request | HHS OSDBU Post Event Outreach Report | SBA and HHS Partnership Agreement
Mission
Advance the HHS mission by delivering exceptional acquisition support to department leadership, operating, and staffing divisions.
Vision
The Office of Acquisitions is committed to being the leading acquisition organization in the federal government. We will empower our workforce, collaborate with our internal and external stakeholders, and advance acquisition best practices to support mission execution.
OSDBU Organization
OSDBU was established in October 1979 by Public Law 95-507 and issues policy and guidance on all small business programs for HHS. The Director of OSDBU reports directly to the Deputy Secretary and is administratively supported by OGAPA.
Key Personnel
- Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Leadership
- HHS Small Business Staff and Specialists
- HHS Heads of Contracting Activity and Key Managers
Important Small Business Information
The HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) helps small businesses in their pursuit of health and human services-related contracts. See these pages to beat the competition:
- Get Ready to do Business with HHS
Be sure to review this information for the latest requirements for contracting, as well as tips for working with HHS. - Review the HHS Forecast Opportunities
Learn about possible contract opportunities that may become available in the future. - Get Ready for the Vendor Engagement Sessions
Make the most of your networking opportunities when meeting with our Small Business specialists at our monthly outreach events. - See our Calendar of Small Business Events
- Learn about our HHS Programs for Businesses and Employers
- Connect with OSDBU on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest events.
- Connect with OSDBU on YouTube to learn how to make an impression when preparing to do business with HHS.
HHS OSDBU Outreach Invitation Request
- Please complete the outreach invitation request form. A member of our team will respond within seven business days. Thank you for your interest.
HHS OSDBU Post Event Outreach Report
- (HHS OSDBU Small Business Specialists Only) Please complete the post event outreach form within 3 days after your event.
SBA and HHS Partnership Agreement
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions | Katrina Brisbon | 202-963-8252 |
| Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions | Vacant | |
| Office of Acquisition Business Systems, Director | Mark Branning | |
| Office of Acquisition Program Support, Director | Doris Gibson | 202-690-7590 |
| Division of Acquisition Policy, Director | Mary Coleman | 202-205-4103 |
| Acquisition Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, Director | Deborah Green | 202-815-5949 |
| Office of Recipient Integrity Coordination, Director | Tiffani Redding | 202-205-4321 |
ASFR Contacts across the Department
- HHS Chief Financial Officers and Services Contacts
- HHS Heads of Contracting Activity and Key Managers
- HHS Operating and Staff Division Grant Officials
Mailing Address and Phone Information
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
Room 514-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Telephone: 202-690-6396
Directions to ASFR
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources is on the Corner of 3rd street and Independence Avenue, South West and two blocks North of the Federal Center SW METRO stop.
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