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US DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Read the Newest Edition of our Connecting the DOTs Newsletter

Explore OSDBU's resources and services, learn more about procurement and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities, and read about other small business success stories in the August 2023 edition of the OSDBU Connecting the DOTs newsletter.

USDOT Great Lakes Regional BIL Small Business Contracting Symposium

Join us the Great Lakes SBTRC on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Chicago, IL for an exciting event that will bring together small business owners, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss the impact of the BIL on small business contracting.

Join the September Connection MarketPlace Roundtable Sessions

Learn about procurement opportunities at the Federal Railroad Administration and how to talk to a DOT Business Specialist today!

Connections MarketPlace Launches New Website

The CMP matchmaking platform features an online community, roundtable sessions, and business matchmaking services to help provide insight and understanding for small business attendees on industry best practices.

Small Business Assistance and Small Business Resources

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU) mission is to ensure Small Business policies and goals of the Secretary of Transportation are implemented in a fair, efficient and effective manner. Click on the links at the left for information on small business assistance, small business loans for women and veterans, and more small business resources.