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Small Business Calendar of Events

The HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) sponsors Vendor Engagement Sessions (VES) and other events. Vendor Engagement Sessions provide the opportunity for procurement ready small and socioeconomic businesses to meet one-on-one with HHS OSDBU Small Business Specialists.

Are you a small businesses focused on innovative health technologies? Join the HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for its monthly Office Hours session focused on  the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs – ranging from the molecular to the societal – to provide health solutions for all.

More information about ARPA-H can be found here.

October 24, 2024: HHS Office Hours, 10:00am - 11:30am

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October 30, 2024: Get Ready for Procurement Opportunities with HHS (G.R.O.W.), 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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November 12, 2024: Vendor Engagement Session (VES) - Open to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOS) & Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)

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November 13, 2024: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health(ARPA-H) Virtual Industry Day, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Interested in learning more about the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and obtaining information about how to locate and apply for research and development opportunities? Participants will have the chance to attend various sessions, ask questions, engage in informal conversations with staff from across the agency, and will be provided with in-depth information about the ARPA-H business model. Learn more about the virtual event here.

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November 21, 2024: HHS Office Hours, 10:00am - 11:30am

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December 10, 2024: Vendor Engagement Session (VES) - Open to All Small Businesses

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December 19, 2024: HHS Office Hours, 10:00am - 11:30am

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Interested in including the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in your outreach planning? Request OSDBU at your event to submit your request.


How to Get to Meetings at HHS

The Hubert H. Humphrey Building is located at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. The nearest cross street is 3rd St, SW and Independence Ave, SW.

  • Visiting the HHS Southwest (SW) Complex including the Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) building

Parking: Parking is not available at the HHS building, but there are several parking lots near to the building.

By Metro: The closest Metro stop to HHS is Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange and Silver Line) Station. When you exit the Federal Center SW turn left and walk towards Independence Avenue. Visitors must enter the Independence Avenue entrance.

Once in the building: Report to the security station and provide ID. An OSDBU employee will escort you to the conference room 800.


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Content last reviewed January 27, 2025
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