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Guide to Doing Business With the Department of State -Contents
Released by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
July 2003
Mission Statements
International Affairs
The purpose of United States foreign policy is to create a more secure, prosperous, and democratic world for the benefit of the American people. In an increasingly interdependent and rapidly changing world, international events affect every American. Successful U.S. international leadership is essential to security at home, better jobs and a higher standard of living, a healthier environment, and safe travel and conduct of business abroad.
Under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the United States conducts relations with foreign governments, international organizations and others to pursue U.S. national interests and promote American values. The goals of U.S. foreign policy are to:
- Secure peace; deter aggression; prevent, defuse, and manage crises; halt the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and advance arms control and disarmament.
- Expand exports, open markets, assist American business, foster economic growth and promote sustainable development.
- Protect American citizens’ abroad and safeguard U.S. borders.
- Combat international terrorism, crime, and narcotics trafficking.
- Support the establishment and consolidation of democracies, and uphold human rights.
- Provide humanitarian assistance to victims of crisis and disaster.
- Improve the global environment, stabilize world population growth and protect human health.
To advance the interests of the nation and the American people through foreign affairs leadership, the U.S. Government requires a strong international presence; a highly qualified, motivated and diverse Civil and Foreign Service serving at home and abroad; extensive communication with the public, both foreign and domestic; and the political, military and economic means to carry out the nation’s foreign policies.
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) ensures that the Department of State effectively utilizes all legislatively specified categories of small businesses in our prime contracts and subcontracts to the maximum extend practicable.
What We Do
Champion U.S. small businesses interests in the Department's acquisition process. Provide to the small business community training and counseling about doing business with the Department of State in order to expand the base of small business firms selling to the Department. Provide training and counseling to our internal customers about contracting with small businesses. Assist internal customers in identifying resources that result in increased opportunities for small businesses.
Our Customers
U.S. Small Business Community. State Department Personnel Domestically and Overseas. Large Business Prime Contractors. Small Business Trade Associations.
We Accomplish Our Mission through outreach, communication with our customers and teamwork.
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