Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

The Department of State Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is a civilian sub-agency within the State Department charged with advancing small business and disadvantaged enterprise participation in federal contracting and grant work on behalf of the Department. The Office does not itself procure goods or services or administer grant programs; rather, it works across State Department bureaus and offices to encourage and monitor small and disadvantaged business utilization in the Department's contract and grant portfolios, and to support small business advocacy, compliance, and outreach initiatives within State's acquisition footprint.

No recent contract or grant activity is recorded against the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization or its descendant offices in the available portfolio data. Business development professionals pursuing opportunities with the State Department should direct their focus to the contracting and grant-making offices within State's functional bureaus—such as Consular Affairs, Diplomatic Security, International Cooperation and Development, or the Bureau of Administration—rather than to this Office, which serves an internal stewardship and oversight role. The Office may be a useful resource for understanding State's small business set-aside mix, certifications accepted, and contracting policy frameworks, but it does not issue solicitations or make awards directly.