[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 101 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 30445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10571]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Statement Organization, Functions, and Delegation of Authority

    Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) is being amended as follows: ``Chapter AJ, Office 
of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management,'' as last 
amended at 68 FR 36808-36812, dated June 19, 2003. This reorganization 
is to show that the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization (AJGA), currently within the Office of Acquisition and 
Management Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration 
and Management, now is responsible only to, and report directly to, the 
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The 
changes are as follows:
    I. Under chapter AJ, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management, Office of Acquisition Management and 
Policy (AJG), delete in its entirety, the ``Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AJGA).''
    II. Under Chapter AJ, establish the Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AJH):
    Section AJH.00 Mission. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization (OSDBU) for the Department of Health and Human 
Services (HHS) fosters the use of small and disadvantaged business as 
Federal contractors pursuant to Pub. L. 95-507. Manages the development 
and implementation of appropriate outreach programs aimed at 
heightening the awareness of small business community to the 
contracting opportunities available within HHS. Issues policy and 
guidance on all small business programs for HHS.
    Section AJH.10 Organization. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization (OSDBU) is responsible to and reports directly to 
the Deputy Secretary, who reports to the Secretary. The OSDBU is headed 
by a Director, who is responsible only to, and report directly to, the 
Deputy Secretary.
    Section AJH.20 Functions. A. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization (OSDBU) provides leadership, policy, guidance and 
supervision, as well as coordinating short and long range strategic 
planning for the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary to aid small 
business vendors in doing business with the Department.
    B. Has responsibility within the Department for policy, plans, and 
oversight to execute the functions the functions under Section 8 & 15 
of the Small Business Act.
    C. Provides leadership to the development and assessment of the 
Department's programs and policies to develop and consolidate a unified 
small business voice in support of the ``One Department'' initiative.
    D. Supports the acquisition and program offices of HHS to ensure 
compliance with the Small Business Act, the Federal Acquisition 
Regulations (FAR) and the HHS Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR).
    E. Prepares documentation and reports to the Executive Office of 
the President, the Congress, Office of Management and Budget, the Small 
Business Administration, and other agencies as required.
    F. Provides input for coordinated Department positions on proposed 
legislation and Government regulations on matters affecting cognizant 
socioeconomic programs and maintains liaison with Congress through 
established Department channels.
    G. Oversees and monitors the Departmental review and screening of 
planned procurement by programs and procurement offices to ensure that 
preference programs are given through consideration throughout the 
decision making process.
    I. Builds strong relationships with internal, as well as, external 
customers and partners of HHS.

    Dated: May 18, 2005.
Evelyn White,
Acting, Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management.
[FR Doc. 05-10571 Filed 5-25-05; 8:45 am]
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