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The Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity's (OEESD) mission is to promote fairness in all aspects of employment practices; fair competition in equal access to business opportunities for diverse vendors; and an inclusive culture where differences are leveraged to accomplish the Smithsonian's mission and initiatives.