United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Director's Note
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Response to Hurricane Katrina
In this issue, we deviate slightly from our
usual focus in order to discuss the EPA's
ongoing response to Hurricane Katrina. As
the 2006 hurricane season begins, we must
remember the past and prepare for the future.
The devastation that Katrina inflicted on the
Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans, on
August 29, 2005, is well known. A month
later, Hurricane Rita worsened the situation
by re-flooding areas already flooded by
Katrina. The effects of this double disaster are
still in evidence as cities and towns struggle
to repair and rebuild, and residents attempt to
reconstruct their lives.
In such emergencies, EPA is the lead Agency
for the cleanup of hazardous materials.
Katrina created 86 million cubic yards of
debris, caused the spill of more than 7 million
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gallons of oil, produced floodwaters that
deposited hazardous substances in sediments,
and passed over 18 Superfund National
Priority List sites and more than 400 industrial
facilities that store or manage hazardous
materials. EPA personnel, in concert with
the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and state and local agencies, were
responsible for preventing, minimizing,
or mitigating threats to public health and
the environment; providing oversight and
assistance in managing hurricane-generated
debris; and assessing potential environmental
and human health issues. This was indeed a
Herculean task.
Although conditions along the Gulf Coast
have improved, our task is not yet finished.
EPA personnel remain on the scene, assessing
damage, testing health and environmental
conditions, and coordinating cleanup. The
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Hurricane Katrina Clean-Up Effort page 2
SAB Workgroup Advisory Activities page 3
2006 OSDBU Procurement Conference
Spotlight page 4
Outreach Center Spotlight page 8
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EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) has also
convened workgroups that will provide advice
on various scientific and technical issues.
Just as the Agency's task on the Gulf Coast is
unfinished, ours is as well, as we continue to
provide assistance to small businesses. The 16th
Annual Procurement Conference was held on
April 20, 2006, and was well-attended by both
exhibitors and participants. Among other events
and exhibits, four workshops, the Procurement
Matchmaking area, and opportunities for
networking on the Exhibit Floor provided
small business owners and employees with
opportunities to connect with large businesses
and federal government agencies. It was a great
success, and we encourage everyone to attend
next year's Conference, which will be held on
April 19, 2007.
On February 2-4, 2006, the EPA was a major
sponsor and supporter of the 3rd National Minority
Serving Research Partnerships Conference in
Edinburg, Texas. The theme was "Research
Partnerships: Partnering with Government,
Corporations, and Foundations for Contracting
and Grant Opportunities." This event provided
students, faculty, and administrators from
historically Black, Hispanic, and Tribal Colleges
and Universities opportunities to develop
strategic alliances with a diverse community of
individuals who wish to enhance collaboration,
research, and contracting opportunities with
institutions of higher education.
Although we focus upon providing new
opportunities for the future, we must also
look back in order to recall and learn from our
collective past.
Read and Reflect,
Jeanette L. Brown, Director
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Hurricane Katrina
Clean-Up Effort
Hurricane Katrina was one of the strongest storms
to hit the United States during the last 100 years.
Although Katrina remained at hurricane strength
for only 6 days (August 23 through August 29,
2005), the damage it caused was widespread,
devastating, and tragic.
Photo by Elizabeth English,
Louisiana State University
Katrina began as a tropical depression in the
southeastern region of the Bahamas on August
23, strengthening into a tropical storm the next
day. A few hours before it made landfall in south
Florida on August 25, however, it strengthened
into a category 1 hurricane. Katrina lost some
of its intensity as it moved toward the Gulf of
Mexico, but conditions there led the storm to
attain "major hurricane" status on August 26.
An EPA employee assesses a storage tank in
Region 4
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As Katrina moved northward over the next 48
hours, it continued to gain strength. On the
morning of August 28, its windspeeds were
measured at over 170 mph, making it a category
5 storm. Rainfall accumulations exceeded 8
to 10 inches along much of Katrina's path.
The Gulf States of Louisiana, Alabama, and
Mississippi bore the brunt of the destruction
caused by Katrina's force; the cities of New
Orleans, Mobile, and Gulfport were particularly
hard hit.
Katrina continued to move inland, losing strength
and weakening to tropical storm status on August
29. The damage, however, had already been
done. It was one of the most devastating natural
disasters in U.S. history. A yet-undetermined
number of lives were lost. Thousands and
thousands of people were left without the basic
necessities of lifefood, drinkable water, and
shelter. Many citizens remain displaced by the
flooding that swept their homes away.
New Orleans was perhaps hardest hit due to the
fact that it lies below sea level. Katrina's winds
and rain breached the levees that separate the
city from surrounding lakes, including Lake
Pontchartrain. On August 31, at least 80 percent
of New Orleans was underwater. Storm surge-
-water that is pushed toward shore by the force
of the winds swirling around a storm which can
increase the water level by 15 feet or more
combined with the heavy rainfall to wreak havoc
in other Gulf cities.
All this damage was compounded by Hurricane
Rita, another category 5 storm that hit less that a
month after Katrina. Unfortunately for the Gulf
Coast, this was the first time on record that two
hurricanes reached Category 5 strength in the
Gulf of Mexico in the same season.
In emergency situations such as this, the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) is the lead
agency for the cleanup of hazardous materials.
EPA emergency response personnel continue to
work with FEMA and state and local agencies,
assessing hurricane damage, testing health and
environmental conditions, and coordinating
cleanup.
An EPA employee collects water samples in
Region 6
After our initial focus on and assistance with
urgent rescue and cleanup needs, the EPA
shifted its efforts to its responsibilities under
the National Response Plan (NRP). The plan
establishes a single, comprehensive framework
for the management of domestic incidents,
including hurricanes. It provides the structure
and mechanisms for the coordination of Federal
support to State, local, and tribal incident
managers and for exercising direct Federal
responsibilities. The EPA is still in the lead
under the NRP, addressing and managing threats
caused by oil and hazardous materials. More
about the EPA's ongoing efforts in the Gulf states
can be accessed at http://www.epa.gov/oig/
reports/2006/20060502-2006-P-00023.pdf.
SAB Workgroup Advisory
Activities
In 1978, Congress established the EPA Science
Advisory Board (SAB), giving it a broad mandate
to advise the Agency on technical matters. The
Board's principal mission includes:
Reviewing the quality and relevance of
the scientific and technical information
being used or proposed as the basis for
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Agency regulations.
Reviewing research programs and the
technical basis of applied programs.
Reviewing generic approaches
to regulatory science, including
guidelines governing the use of
scientific and technical information in
regulatory decisions, and critiquing
such analytic methods as mathematical
modeling.
Advising the Agency on broad science,
technology, social and economic
issues.
Advising the Agency on emergency
and other short-notice programs.
In light of Hurricane Katrina, the SAB Staff
Office is convening workgroups of experts
drawn from the SAB, the Clean Air Scientific
Advisory Committee, and the Advisory Council
on Clean Air Compliance Analysis (chartered
advisory committees). Standing committees,
subcommittees, and advisory panels have been
established to provide rapid consultative advice
on scientific and technical issues in the aftermath
of Hurricane Katrina.
The Five Workgroups are:
SAB Workgroup on Katrina Soil and
Sediment Sampling Plan
SAB Workgroup on Demolition and
Disposal of Hurricane Debris
SAB Workgroup on Coastal
Mississippi Water Quality Assurance
Plan
SAB Workgroup on Residue Sampling
Plan
SAB Workgroup on Air Monitoring
Plan
All will assist the Agency in developing
and implementing timely and scientifically
appropriate responses to Hurricane Katrina-
induced destruction and contamination along the
Gulf Coast.
2006 OSDBU Procurement
Conference Spotlight
The 16th Annual OSDBU Procurement
Conference was held at the Show Place Arena
in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on April 20, 2006.
There were 100 government exhibitors present,
along with 275 industry exhibitors (40 of which
were prime contractors).
Attendees included over 1,300 small businesses,
100 prime contractors, and 700 government
personnel. Four workshops entitled "How to Do
Business with the Government," "Emergency
Response Contracting," "Success Stories of
Women-Owned Businesses," and "Success
Stories of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Small Businesses" provided valuable information
and advice to the conference attendees.
This conference, sponsored by the Federal
government's Offices of Small andDisadvantaged
Business Utilization (OSDBU), was established
in 1990 as the Procurement Opportunities
Conference & Exposition. The purpose of the
conference was to provide networking and
educational opportunities for all conference
participants. For 15 years, the conference has
been successful in bringing small businesses,
large corporations and government agencies
together in one place.
In addition to networking opportunities on
the Exhibit Floor, we hosted the ever-popular
Procurement Matchmaking with program
managers and procurement representatives, and
offered on-site procurement opportunities. Large
businesses with government contracts and federal
government agencies are continually seeking
highly qualified small, minority, 8(a), SDB,
service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-
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owned businesses. The OSDBU Procurement
Conference offered the opportunity for prime
contractors to connect with small vendors and
subcontractors who can help them meet their
needs and requirements.
INCREASE YOUR CONTRACTS -
ATTEND NEXT YEAR!
Next year's conference will be held on April 19,
2007 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro,
Maryland. Check the OSDBU Directors Council
website at www.osdbu.gov in January 2007 for
more details.
Large businesses and the federal government
purchase just about everything. This is your
opportunity to network and find potential new
contracting opportunities with exhibitors and
other attendees. If you own or work for a small
business, woman owned, minority, SDB, 8(a),
service-disabled veteran-owned, or HUB Zone
companythis is the place to be!
INCREASE YOUR RESOURCES -
EXHIBIT AT THE CONFERENCE
All businesses and government agencies
looking for an opportunity to find potential new
suppliers and build on their base of resources
should participate in this show. This is the
perfect occasion to find qualified, eager small
businesses who want to help you solve your
challenges effectively.
Roving Reporter Captures
Procurement Conference
Feedback
HCD International attended the OSDBU
Procurement Conference to obtain feedback from
exhibitors and participants for the EPA OSDBU
News. Over 25 exhibitors and participants
were interviewed during the conference as they
networked, mixed and mingled with each other,
excited and energized by the spirit of the day and
by the key contacts they made.
Conference participant Shelton Rhodes, Chair
of the Department of Management, Marketing,
and Public Administration at Bowie State
University, stated that he attended the conference
to "understand more about government
contracting and procurement. As a professor at
Bowie State, I am in charge of a department that
works with procurement contracts." Mr. Rhodes
also owns his own company, New Millennium,
a management consulting firm that provides
procurement services.
As was true of most of our interviewees, Mr.
Rhodes is very familiar with the EPA and
OSDBU. In parting, he stated that "this is a great
conference; Bowie State University students have
supported it for the second year. We continue to
view this venue as an excellent opportunity to
network and learn more about contracting and
business opportunities."
Exhibitor Gregory Woods, Sr, partner and
founder of Yellow House Associates, viewed
the Procurement Conference as "a perfect
environment for a small company like Yellow
House to make the right connections with some
of the larger companies, and become more
knowledgeable about what is happening in the
industry and the Washington/Maryland/Virginia
metropolitan area." When asked how he
prepared for the conference, Mr. Woods replied,
"We did extensive research. First, we wanted to
know who were the major players attending the
conference that can help propel us to the next
level. We researched their company backgrounds
and determined what type of capabilities they
have and services they provide. Then they
became our target industries for the conference.
In terms of state and local government agencies,
we looked at those that can help us get to the
next level, whether it is acquiring the right
certifications or to giving us the right information
about procurement opportunities that are
occurring within that area."
Mr. Woods concluded by saying that "OSDBU
is a gateway for a small company like Yellow
House to get its name out there. With an event
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like this and the resources you can acquire from
it, you have to be persistent and tenacious in
following up with the contacts that you make.
Yellow House is diligent about scheduling
meetings with new contacts and is trying to
learn more about programs that are going on in
particular agencies."
The most entertaining interview was with Missy
Edwards, Account Manager for Alliance Micro
and exhibitor at the conference. She clearly
wins over potential clients with her wit and
honest feedback. Ms. Edwards stated, "I have
no expectations of this conference. My only
goal is to make enough of an impression on the
people I speak with so that they will take my call
tomorrow!" Ms. Edwards was very selective
regarding sharing her business cards. In fact,
she would only offer her card to people with
whom she felt she had made a "true connection."
Ms. Edwards plans to replicate the spirit of the
conference in her office by inviting her new
contacts to an in-house meeting at Alliance
Micro, where she will introduce them to the
products and extensive services her company
provides.
The feedback HCD International received
regarding the conference was overwhelmingly
positive. Participants and exhibitors alike
felt that the workshops and exposure to other
company products and services were the most
valuable opportunities of the day.
MSIRP'06 Conference at
University of Texas
The third national Minority Serving Institutions
Research Partnerships Conference 2006
(MSIRP'06) was hosted by the University of
Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas on
February 2-4, 2006. The EPA was proud to be a
major sponsor and supporter.
The theme of the conference was "Research
Partnerships: Partnering with Government,
Corporations, and Foundations for Contracting
and Grant Opportunities." An assembly of the
most innovative minds from across the country
gathered to promote the development of strategic
alliances to enhance collaboration, research, and
contracting opportunities.
More than 800 students, faculty, and
administrators participated in the conference.
Collectively, they represented Historically Black,
Hispanic, and Tribal Colleges and Universities
throughout the United States. Through
workshops, seminars, keynote addresses, career
fairs, and business expositions, participants were
given a rare opportunity to network and dialogue
with a diverse community of people devoted to
promoting strategic alliances and developing
long-term relations.
On day one of the conference, EPA's Deputy
Administrator Marcus Peacock served as a
keynote speaker, followed by a panel of OSDBU
Directors that was moderated by Jeanette Brown.
EPA's Office of Research and Development
(ORD) was well represented and actively
engaged in panel discussions. ORD's Lek
Kadeli presented, during a multi-agency panel
discussion, the outlook for EPA's future research
and development.
Day two of the conference included an EPA
panel coordinated by Dr. Ricardo Lopez of
EPA's Las Vegas laboratory. The presentation
targeted opportunities in Brownfields, Lead/
Asbestos, Clean Air, and Water. The panel was
moderated by Chris Zarba of ORD, and included
David Neleigh and Casey Luckett Snyder of
EPA's Dallas office, as well as Bill Sanders of
the Office of Children's Health Protection and
Environmental Education.
On the final day of the conference, Jeanne Conklin
of EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment (OGD)
provided grant-writing training for non-profit
organizations. The EPA kiosk was manned by
staff from EPA's Dallas and Kansas City offices,
OGD, and OSDBU. While speaking with
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students and faculty members, they collected
11 resumes from students seeking permanent
positions and 23 resumes from students seeking
summer employment. Three engineering
students from Southern University (Louisiana)
met with the Water Quality Management Division
Director from Dallas to discuss employment
opportunities. Faculty members and students also
received information on potential procurement
and grant opportunities, which will assist them
in being better prepared to pursue employment,
procurement, and grant opportunities with EPA.
Tips: Getting the Most
Out of a Procurement
Conference
There are few days in the life of a business
that offer the sales opportunities that most
procurement conferences do. Procurement
conferences provide an opportunity for business-
minded people to obtain more leads and contacts
in one day than anywhere else. In this type of
environment, here are some tips to take advantage
of every minute:
ATTENDEES
Study the list of exhibitors carefully
before venturing into the Exhibit Hall.
Target your potential clients and
speak with them first. Get as much
information about their contracting/
subcontracting procedures as possible.
Research their web sites.
Prepare and distribute one-page flyer
indicating who your customers are
and what you do for them. Be sure
to identify your company's status as
8(a), woman-owned business, service-
disabled veteran-owned small business,
etc.
Bring a lot of business cards and hand
them out liberally.
Get the contact's name, number, and
email address to follow up on potential
business.
Take advantage of the seminars. The
information is timely and can prepare
you for bidding on available business.
Determine whether representatives
from Federal Government procurement
and program offices and large business
prime contractors are scheduling
meetings with small businesses.
Ask about current on-site procurement
opportunities. Many of the exhibitors
have information at their booth.
Prepare to do business!
EXHIBITORS
Stand up and be ready to greet visitors.
Don't let anyone important get past
you.
Your customers are also the other
exhibitors. That means you must
facilitate the networking by going out
to your fellow exhibitors. Take a look
at the exhibitor list and make sure
that someone on your staff visits your
targeted customers.
Be open to the fact that other exhibitors
and attendees will also try to market to
you. Trade shows normally discourage
soliciting by non-exhibitors. Market
yourself, market your product, and
market your service.
Take advantage of seminars, if offered.
Procedures are ever-changing and
you will learn new details that might
affect the way you do business with the
government. Stay ahead of the game.
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Determine whether representatives
from Federal Government procurement
and program offices and large business
prime contractors are scheduling
meetings with small businesses.
Prepare to do business!
Outreach Center Spotlight
BCS, Inc. Awarded $12M EPA Contract
BCS, Incorporated, based in Columbia,
Maryland, is a woman-owned small business
that specializes in energy, environmental, and
industry analysis; technology assessment;
database design and development; knowledge
management; communications; and outreach.
Founded in 1989, BCS has satellite offices in
Washington, D.C; Oak Ridge, TN; and Golden,
CO. BCS is widely recognized for its unique
ability to deliver the resources and expertise of
a large firm while providing the personalized
service, immediate attention, and high product
quality of a small firm.
In October 2005, BCS, Incorporated, a client of
OSDBU's Outreach Center, was competitively
awarded a contract from the EPA to provide
support to EPA's Coal Bed Methane Outreach
Program (CMOP). The CMOP contract i s valued
at $12 million over a 5-year period. CMOP is a
voluntary climate-change-mitigation program
that works cooperatively with the coal mining
industry to reduce the emissions of methane
gas into the atmosphere. Methane is a powerful
greenhouse gas that has 23 times the global
warming potential of carbon dioxide.
In recent years, BCS has been recognized by
Federal and State entities for its achievements.
In 2004, BCS was named "Small Business of
the Year" by Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
and has also received awards for "Top Small
Business in Maryland," "Top 50 Diversity-
Owned Businesses in Maryland," and "Top
Women-Owned Businesses in America" by
DiversityBusiness. com.
OSDBU's Outreach Center is proud to have
been a part of the growth and success of BCS,
specifically the CMOP contract award. The
Outreach Center assists clients in obtaining a
greater share of EPA's procurement dollars. The
Outreach Center can be contacted at (202) 564-
0999 or toll free at (866) 230-2155.
EPA's Small Business
Ombudsman Joins OSDBU
During a recent reorganization of EPA's
Office of the Administrator, the Agency's
non-regulatory Small Business Ombudsman
(SBO) functions were transferred from the
Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation
to OSDBU. This transfer aligned the Agency's
non-regulatory small business initiatives into a
single organization. This will increase efficiency
and streamline operations while strengthening
and providing greater accountability for the
Agency's support of small, minority, women-
owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-
owned small businesses. The Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)
responsibilities and small business regulatory
policy functions remain in the Office of Policy,
Economics, and Innovation to ensure that the
views of small business constituents continue to
be incorporated into the Agency's policies and
regulations.
European Environmental
Policy Research
The Institute for European Environmental Policy
(IEEP) is conducting research on worldwide
initiatives that will support small- and medium-
sized businesses in improving their compliance
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with environmental legislation and performance.
This research is being conducted to help the IEEP
develop a European-wide compliance assistance
program. The first stage of IEEP's research is to
assess seventeen countries, including the U.S.,
to identify existing practices from which other
countries can learn. The next stage will involve
looking at a select number of initiatives in greater
detail in order to assess their effectiveness
and determine whether they are transferable.
IEEP recently contacted EPA's SBO for input
on this issue. IEEP finds the SBO's practices
both interesting and exemplary, particularly
in the manner in which it coordinates services
centrally at the national level, then disseminates
support and information to regions and states.
The Ombudsman, Karen Brown, completed
a questionnaire which provided background
information, then assisted the IEEP further by
directing them to the following websites where
additional pertinent information is available:
www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org and www.epa.gov/
sbo.
Important Phone Numbers
OSDBU Toll Free Number
OSDBU Fax Number
Ombudsman Toll Free Hotline
Ombudsman Fax number
(866)618-7870
(202)501-0756
(800) 368-5888
(202) 566-0954
EPA/OSDBU Mission-
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
is to support the protection of the environment and
human health by fostering opportunities for partnerships,
contracts, subagreements, and grants for small and
socioeconomically disadvantaged concerns.
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Calendar of Events
DATE
August 2
August 2-5
August 3
August 7-8
August 9-11
August 16
August 16-17
August 27-
September 1
August 29-
September 1
September 6-9
September 12-1 6
September 14
EVENT
SBA Business Matchmaking 2006
Southwestern Regional
Florida Minority Supplier
Development Council 23rd
Annual Conference
OSDBU Outreach Center's Group
Training Session - Marketing
to Position your Business for
Success at EPA and How to
Identify your Target EPA Market
4th Annual Four Corners Native
American Procurement Fair
2006 Elite Service Disabled
Veteran Owned Business
Conference
EPA Small Business Conference
Fourth Annual Conference For
Negotiating Contracts with the
Federal Government
National Women's Leadership
Conference American Business
Women's Association
Dept. Of Commerce
Med Week 2006
Congressional Black Caucus
Foundation, Inc.
White House Initiative (HBCUs)
EPA OSDBU 2006 Small Business
Counseling/Business Session
HBCU/MIs
LOCATION
Houston, TX
Contemporary Resort
Orlando, FL
Washington, DC
NACIAED
Albuquerque, NM
San Diego, CA
Atlanta, GA
Condado Plaza Hotel
San Juan, PR
Anaheim, CA
Washington, DC
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Headquarters, 1201 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
CONTACT
www.businessmatch
making.com
www.fmsdc.com
Dennis Smith
202-564-4584
Terri Cook
800-462-2433 ext. 224
Additional Information To
Follow
Josephine Brown
404-562-9634
Gloribel Garcia
787-289-7880
www.abwa.org
www.mbda.gov
www.cbcfinc.org
www.ed.gov
Lamont Norwood
202-564-0928
OSDBU has identified meetings, conferences, and forums being provided across the country that my be of interest to
the small business community. The Calendar of Events is maintained by Elnora Thompson. Ms. Thompson can be
reached at (202) 564-4139.
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OSDBU Employee Contact List
Jeanette L. Brown, Director
Cassandra R. Freeman, Deputy Director
Susan Galliher, Special Assistant
Kimberly Patrick, Attorney Advisor
Karen Brown, Small Business Ombudsman
Lament Norwood, Program Analyst
Angela Suber, Program Analyst
Paula Zampieri, Program Analyst
Teree Henderson, Program Analyst
Tammy Thomas, Management Analyst
Denean Jones, Information Specialist
Bridegette Dent, Program Assistant
Donna Friedman, Staff Assistant
Elnora Thompson, Office Automation Assistant
SEE Enrollees
Samuel Peterson, Advisor
Thelma Harvey, Secretary
Barbara Overton, Secretary
Howard Boddie, Computer Specialist
James Malcolm, Chemical Engineer
Esther McCrary, Secretary
Tom Nakley, Civil Engineer
Joseph Albright, Biologist
(202)564-4100
(202)564-4100
(202) 564-0403
(202) 564-5386
(202)566-2816
(202) 564-0928
(202) 566-2827
(202) 564-4586
(202) 564-4738
(202) 564-4298
(202)564-4142
(202)566-2819
(202)564-2314
(202)564-4139
(202) 564-7921
(202)564-4138
(202) 564-4237
(202)566-2815
(202) 566-2821
(202) 566-2824
(202) 566-2826
(202)566-2817
brown.jeanettel@epa.gov
freeman.cassandra@epa.gov
galliher.susan@epa.gov
patrick.kimberly@epa.gov
brown.karen@epa.gov
norwood.lamont@epa.gov
suber.angela@epa.gov
zampieri.paula@epa.gov
henderson.teree@epa.gov
thomas.tammy@epa.gov
jones.denean@epa.gov
dent.bridgette@epa.gov
friedman.donna@epa.gov
thompson.elnora@epa.gov
peterson.samuel@epa.gov
harvey.thelma@epa.gov
overton.barbara@epa.gov
boddie.howard@epa.gov
malcolm.james@epa.gov
mccrary.esther@epa.gov
nakley.thomas@epa.gov
albright.joseph@epa.gov
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Agency Goals
Fiscal Year 2006 and 2007 Agency Goals
EPA's small business contracting goals for Fiscal Year 2006 and 2007 are based on estimated contract
obligations of $1.2 billion for direct contracts and $200 million for subcontracts.
EPA FY 2006/2007 AGENCY GOALS
Estimated Obligations Negotiated
Direct Dollar Value Goal
Small Businesses
8 (a) Businesses*
Non 8(a) Small Disadvantaged
Businesses
Women-Owned Businesses
HUBZone Businesses
Service Disabled Veteran Owned
Small Businesses
$432M
$9M
$36M
$66M
$36M
$36M
36.0%
*7.5%
*3.0%
5.5%
3.0%
3.0%
Subcontract Dollar Value Goal
Small Businesses
Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Women-Owned Businesses
HUBZone Businesses
Service Disabled Veteran Owned
Small Businesses
$100M
$40M
$15M
$6M
$6M
50.0%
20.0%
7.5%
3.0%
3.0%
NOTE: Subcontracting goals are subject to increase in individual solicitations in an effort to meet overall Agency goals.
*Since 8(a)s are SDBs, EPA in essence has an SDB goal of 10.5%.
The Federal Government purchases billions of dollars in goods and services each year that range
from paper clips to complex space vehicles. It is the policy of the United States, as stated in the Small
Business Act, that all businesses have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in providing
goods and services to the government. To ensure that small businesses get their fair share, the SBA
negotiates annual procurement preference goals with each Federal agency and reviews the results.
Small Business Vendor Profile System
EPA's Small Business Vendor Profile System is designed to collect and display information
concerning businesses registered with EPA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(OSDBU). The system captures information on the following types of small businesses: small; small
disadvantaged; 8(a) certified; women-owned; Hubzone; veterans; service disabled veterans; and tribal
businesses (Federally or State recognized). Information is also available on Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACUs), and minority
servicing institutions.
osdbu news spring 2006 www.epa.gov/osdbu
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Small Business Vendor Profile System
If you would like to be included in EPA/OSDBU's automated database go to: cfpub.epa.gov/sbvps, or complete the following
form and fax it to Denean Jones at (202) 501-0756.
Date:
Company Name*:.
Contact*:
Title:.
Address*:,
City*:
Phone**:.
E-mail Address*:.
Internet Address:
NAICS Code(s)*:
State*:.
Fax#:_
Zip Code*
Capabilities:.
Have you done business with the EPA before*: Q NO Q Yes, as a Prime Q Yes, as a Subcontractor
Classification
Q Large
Q Mid-Size
Q Small
Tribal
Q Federally Recognized
Q State Recognized
Q SDB
Q Small WOB
Q 8(a) Certified
[_| Service Disabled Veteran
Q HUBZone
\_\ HBCU
Q HACU
[_) Tribal College/
University
Q Other Minority
The fields marked by * are required and must be filled in.
Ethnicity
Q African American
Q Asian-Indian
Q Asian-Pacific
Q Caucasian American
Female
Q Hispanic
Q Native American
Q Other Minority
None
(b
o
o'
Q.
C7
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Small Business Ombudsman
Regulatory Assistance and Outreach Program
Major Functions/Products:
Serve as a port of entry "gateway" for small businesses to EPA
Advocate for small business regulatory issues and relief inside EPA
Coordinate small business issues with program offices, regions, and states
Focus on Asbestos regulatory requirements/handle questions and complaints
Operate and maintain a Small Business hotline
Participate on regulatory development workgroups representing small business interests
Semi-annual Newsletter
Organize annual meeting between the Deputy Administrator and Small Business Trade
Associations
Oversee and prepare Report to Congress on the status of CAAA State Section 507 Programs
Sponsor annual Small Business Regional Liaison Conference
Develop guidance and policies for small businesses
Resolve disputes between small businesses and EPA dealing with policies and regulations
Distribute small business publications, regulations, guidance, and tools
Customers:
Small Businesses/Small Business Trade Associations
State Small Business Ombudsmen and Technical Assistance Programs
EPA senior managers, media offices and agency staff, EPA regions and states offices
Private Citizens
EPA Administrator and Deputy Administrator
Congressional representatives and staff, Governors, Environmental Counsel of States (ECOS)
Assistance providers, i.e., EPA Compliance Centers, Pollution Prevention Programs (P2), Small
Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Manufacturing Extension Partners (MEPs)
Small Business Ombudsman Contact Info:
Toll Free Hotline: (800) 368-5888
Fax: (202)566-0954
losdbunews spring 2006 www.epa.gov/osdbu
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Request For Publications
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (1230N)
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 564-4100
(202) 501-0756 (Fax)
Name:_
Firm:
Address:
City:.
State:
Zip Code:_
Phone #:
Fax#:
Please Check Publications Requested
Q Mentor-Protege Program
Q Forecast of Contract Opportunities
[_) Contract Opportunities Under Superfund (five basic categories)
[_) The 8(a) Program
Q HUBZone Fact Sheet
CD
(b
o
Q.
C7
osdbu news spring 2006 www.epa.gov/osdbu
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Regional MBE/WBE Coordinators
REGION I
(CT, ME, Rl, MA, NH, VT)
Sharon Molden (617) 918-1062
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
New England Region
One Congress Street (MGM), Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2023
REGION II
(NJ, NY, PR, VI)
Michele Junker (212) 637-3418
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
290 Broadway- 27th Floor
New York, NY 10007-1866
REGION III
(DE, VA, MD, PA, DC, VW)
Romona McQueen (215) 814-5155
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
REGION IV
(AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Josephine Brown (404) 562-9634
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
REGION V
(IL, IN, Ml, MN.OH.WI)
Adrianne Callahan (312) 353-5556
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
77 West Jackson Boulevard (MC-10J)
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
REGION VI
(AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Debora N. Bradford (214) 665-7406
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place
1445 Ross Avenue, 12th Floor, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
REGION VII
(MO, NE, IA, KS)
Chester Stovall (913) 551-7549
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, KS66101
REGION VIM
(CO, MT, WY, SD, ND, UT)
Marshell Pullman (303) 312-6499
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2405
REGION IX
(AZ, HI, CA, NV)
Joe Ochab (415) 972-3761
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne Street (PMD-1)
San Francisco, CA94105
REGION X
(AK, ID, OR, WA)
Valerie Badon (206) 553-1141
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Sixth Avenue (OMP-145)
Seattle, WA 98101
CINCINNATI
Norman G. White (513) 487-2024
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contracts Management Division
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
NORTH CAROLINA
Jerry Dodson (919) 541-2249
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contracts Management Division
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
HEADQUARTERS
Veronica Squirrell (202) 564-5347
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Administration Division
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue (3903R)
Washington, DC 20460
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
(1230N)
Washington, DC 20460
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