Small Business Program Office Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I market my company to the NIH?

Attend NIH and HHS events for networking and information
- Information on the NIH Newbie Open Forums, Vendor Outreach Sessions, and Biennial Industry Days can be found on sam.gov or via the Small Business or PEI Listserv.
- Attend events prepared with requirements and programs you would like to discuss further with acquisition and program officials. The registration is posted on https://sam.gov/content/home https://sam.gov/content/home as a special notice.
Attend Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) events
- Monthly Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS)
  - Registration is on https://mysbcx.hhs.gov/
- The HHS Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) hosts annual Small Business Industry Days for all HHS Agencies and Operating Divisions.
  - Check the OSDBU website to register at https://mysbcx.hhs.gov/#osdbu-events
Register your profile and capability statement in https://mysbcx.hhs.gov/ and check there for HHS updates.

2. How can companies get work with NIH especially if they do not have past performance?

Conduct market research to determine if you have relevant capabilities
- Use the NIH procurement forecast, fpds.gov, ned.nih.gov, etc.
Subcontract with current primes
Utilizing the resources on the NIH SBPO website including:
- NIH procurement forecast updated quarterly on our homepage
- The NIH Simplified Acquisition Points of Contact
- The NIH-Wide Contract Vehicles Presentation

3. What were your small business goals and achievements for FY2024?

4. Relevant Resources

5. What’s the difference between the HHS Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization & the NIH Small Business Program Office?

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Last modified on: 2024-07-19

The NIH Small Business Program Office (SBPO)