Federal agency representatives have always preached that, before you come knocking on their door, you need to "Do Your Homework!" As the competition gets tougher in the federal marketplace, Doing Your Homework can give you the competitive edge. Join Teresa Lewis, OSDBU Director for Health & Human Services as she discusses what agencies want to hear when you are looking to do business with them.
This is a must web meeting no matter with what agencies you are seeking to do business!
*Highly recommended for those joining us for the National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit - DC Fall Conference - 11/21/2013
Presenter:
Teresa L.G. Lewis, Director
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Teresa is a member of the Senior Executive Service. She assumed her duties as the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Department Health and Human Services.
Previously, Teresa served as the OSDBU Director at the Department of the Treasury where she ensured that small businesses were able to market their goods and services; and receive their fair share of contracting opportunities.
Prior roles in which Teresa has served include several positions at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), such as Director, Office of Management and Technical Assistance/8(a) Business Development Program; Assistant Administrator, Office of Federal Contract Assistance for Veteran Business Owners; Procurement Policy Analyst/Office of Policy Research, Office of Government Contracting; Area Director (East Coast)/HUBZone Empowerment Program Office and Senior Eligibility Specialist, Team Leader/Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility.
She joined SBA in June 1998, following six years of Government contracting experience as a contract specialist with the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Commerce.
Teresa is a retired Major of the United States Air Force.