Procurement Compliance Bulletin
March 19, 2026
National Procurement Month, which is celebrated throughout the entire month, is dedicated to honoring purchasing professionals. It is a month filled with highlighting the critical role public procurement professionals play in the government ecosystem and forward progression.
According to Drexel, Procurement accounts make up at least 17.5% of Maryland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), resulting in over $68 billion to Maryland-based businesses both federal and state. Without the support of the many roles that encompass the procurement process here in Maryland, our socioeconomic programs would not be as successful. We thank you and stand with you, as together, we continue to transform the small, minority, women and veteran-owned small business communities. Let us be reminded that we must strive harder to accomplish Maryland's goals and move progress further.
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The next OSBA MBE/SBR/ VSBE Compliance Call is scheduled for:
April 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (OSBA) hosts a compliance call each quarter to address issues impacting compliance of the SBR, MBE, and VSBE procurement programs by participating state units/agencies/departments.
Topics for discussion come from you, our liaisons, procurement and compliance officers and the questions you are emailing us. We use the Compliance Call to discuss them in an open and transparent forum so we can all learn from one another.
The next Compliance Call will be a virtual Google Meeting. Meeting invites will be sent to our MBE SBR and VSBE Liaisons, and other agency procurement and compliance professionals that have asked to be added to our distribution list. Check your calendar. If you have not received a calendar invite, please contact Lisa Mitchell Sennaar at lisa.sennaar@maryland.gov and ask to be added to the distribution list.
If you have program/reporting questions or issues that you would like addressed, please email it to our Compliance mailbox:
No later than April 9, 2026 to compliance.gosba@maryland.gov
April 23 Quarterly Compliance Call topics will include:
- MBE, SBR & VSBE Quarter 3 Reporting
- 2027 Procurement Forecast
- Outreach
If you received an invite and do not wish to attend, simply decline the invite.
We know it is that time of the year when many agencies are gearing up for outreach events. Please let Team OSBA know if you need updated program materials to share. Units are also encouraged to share event information and flyers with our team, including our Outreach Manager, Mr. Eduardo Hayden, so we can ensure the event is added to our Events Calendar and shared with the vendor communities.
MBE Compliance Manager One-on-One Scheduling
To provide more tailored and hands-on assistance, a dedicated MBE Compliance Manager is available to support participating agencies.
To make scheduling easy, you may use the Calendly link below to book a one-on-one session whenever you need guidance, technical assistance, or have questions related to the MBE program reporting requirements. These sessions are intended to provide support and ensure your continued success as an MBE Liaison. We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure your success as an MBE liaison.
Tiara Randolph Calendly Link
Feel free to reach out via email as well:
Tiara Randolph - tiara.randolph@maryland.gov
The FY2026 Quarter 3 reporting period will close on March 31, 2026. This reporting period covers cumulative data from July 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026. Reporting templates and the QTR Compliance Check-in Google Survey can be found in the MBE Reporting Toolkit under the FY2026 Quarterly Reporting dropdown. The due date for 3rd Quarter reports is April 30, 2026.
As we approach the close of FY2026 QTR 3, please note the following reminders regarding MBE Quarterly Report Submissions:
- FY2026 Quarterly reporting and submission is MANDATORY, and timely submission is critical and must include the following:
- Participating units that fail to submit the required data by the deadline will be noted in the quarterly report.
- Quarterly reports do not require signatures.
- OSBA has 15 days following the submission deadline to prepare the statewide quarterly report for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Board of Public Works, and the Governor’s Cabinet.
If you have any questions or need one-on-one assistance, please reach out to MBE Compliance Manager Tiara Randolph.
FY2026 3rd Quarter Reporting is due on April 30, 2026
SBR quarterly data is cumulative. Quarterly Reports are due no later than 30 days
following the quarter being reported. FY2026 SBR 3rd Quarter Report should contain data from
the start of the fiscal year, July 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
For the Quarterly Reports, remember that:
- Quarterly reporting is MANDATORY, and submission of the data is critical. The quarterly report will note participating units that fail to submit the required data on time.
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Quarterly Reports do not have to be signed.
- OSBA prepares a statewide quarterly report for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Board of Public Works, and the Governor’s Cabinet.
- The FY2026 SBR QTR Reporting Instructions and Template have been revised since FY2025. The Instructions/Template have been updated to include Small Business Preference (SBP) awards/payments data. This information is available in the SBR Reporting Toolkit. Please make certain that the new template is being utilized.
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One-on-one training and assistance to address any questions or concerns about SBR waivers, reporting, CSB certification, outreach, or training assistance are available. Please email your SBR Compliance Manager to schedule a meeting.
Tanita Johnson - tanita.johnson1@maryland.gov
FY2026 QTR 3 Reporting
The FY2026 Quarter 3 reporting period will close on March 31, 2026. This reporting period covers cumulative data from July 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026. The due date for 3rd Quarter reports is April 30, 2026.
As we approach the close of FY2026 QTR 3, please note the following reminders regarding VSBE Quarterly Report Submissions:
- FY2026 Quarterly reporting and submission is MANDATORY, and timely submission is critical and must include BOTH the following:
- The VSBE Procurement Activity Report
- The VSBE Quarterly Template
- Participating units that fail to submit the required data by the deadline will be noted in the quarterly report.
- Quarterly reports do not require signatures.
If you have any questions or need one-on-one assistance, please reach out to VSBE Compliance Manager Danielle Davis.
VSBE Outreach
Would your agency or unit like to increase your outreach to the VSBE Community? We have several upcoming opportunities for the year. Please email the VSBE Manager, if interested at, Danielle.Davis2@maryland.gov.
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