Question: What is the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization?

Answer: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) administer the Department of Labor's small business program in accordance with the Small Business Act. The OSDBU ensures that small businesses are extended maximum practicable opportunities to participate in the Department's contract awards; and reports on the Department's small business performance to the Small Business Administration. The OSDBU also serves as the Department's Ombudsman for small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA).