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USDOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

The National Vendor Directory is a valuable resource for those in the procurement industry, providing a comprehensive database of certified disadvantaged business enterprises.(link is external)

This tool enables federal, state, and local contracting officials, as well as prime contractors, to easily search for DBE firms to fulfill upcoming projects as either primes or subcontractors.

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.