Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Division
What We Do
The Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Division (SDBUD) advocates and advances the business, regulatory, and environmental compliance concerns of small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses. SDBUD is an independent office in the Office of Civil Rights and Adjudication and operates independently is also responsible for the implementation of procedures and oversight of small business programs mandated and described under several statutory authorities and Executive Orders.
Procurement Opportunities Support for Small Businesses
SDBUD’s Small Business Solutions and Opportunities (SBSO) Team is responsible for the implementation of Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (pdf), to ensure that small businesses are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in EPA’s acquisitions. The SBSO Team also monitors and evaluates Agency performance in achieving EPA’s small business goals.
In accordance with Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act, the SBSO Team provides small and socioeconomic businesses technical assistance and information on EPA acquisitions. This includes, among other things, providing technical assistance concerning;
- Obtaining payments or late payment interest penalties (Section 15(k)(6));
- EPA’s unsolicited proposal process (Section 15(k)(14));
- Solicitation that may unduly restrict small business competition (Section 15(k)(17)); and
- The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs (Section 15(k)(21)).
For assistance with any of these areas, please contact the OSDBU staff at: OSDBU@epa.gov, , or learn more about SBIR and STTR.
Consistent with Section 15(k)(19) of the Small Business Act, small business prime contract and subcontract awardees who seek assistance in identifying resources for education and training on compliance with post award contracting regulations, contact the SDBUD staff at OSDBU@epa.gov.
Leadership
Jerome Greene, Deputy Director
- Phone: 202-565-0037
- Email: greene.jerome@epa.gov