DON OSBP WEEKLY UPDATE

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- 2024 Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Save the date for April 9th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in... read more

- 2024 Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Save the date for April 9th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Submissions are due by March 10th and will be reviewed by the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs. The top 5 to 7 companies will present their ideas live. Participation does not guarantee business opportunity or endorsement. - SECNAV Del Toro Stresses DON’s Support of Small Businesses During National 8(a) Conference: Secretary Del Toro emphasizes the Department of the Navy's commitment to small businesses, highlighting fiscal year 2023 spending of $20.1 billion. The focus is on supporting the small business community. - Study: Women-owned firms generate nearly 6,500 jobs: The Vermont Women’s Fund releases a report on women's business ownership based on data gathered from the This Way UP survey, counting 3,432 female-identified businesses in Vermont. - Navy Week Phoenix – "Doing Business with the DON": Scheduled for February 28 in Phoenix, AZ, with DON OSBP Director Ms. Arveice Washington as the featured speaker. Various representatives will deliver brief presentations followed by a networking/matchmaking session. - Navy Week Savannah – "Doing Business with the DON": Set for March 13 in Savannah, GA, with Mr. Chris M. Espenshade, Director of the NAVSUP Office of Small Business Programs, as the featured speaker. A networking/matchmaking session will follow the presentations. - DON Gold Coast Early Bird Pricing Ends: Early bird pricing for the August 19th-21st conference ends on March 15. Details on registration are provided. - Virtual VA OSDBU Webinar: Bid Protest: Mr. Patrick Kernan will discuss bid protest on February 15. - DHS Small Business Event Vendor Outreach Session for February 2024: Scheduled for February 22, providing virtual Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) for small businesses. - 2024 Government Agency Procurement (GAP) Conference: Taking place on February 21 in Bowie, MD, allowing business owners to pitch to decision makers. - Power and Propulsion Systems for UUVs Industry Day: Planned for March 4, exploring underwater propulsion systems. - Industry Day Notice for Contractor Field Team (CFT) In-Service Repair (ISR): Set for February 22 in Brisbane, Australia, as a market research event for Contractor Field Team In-Service Repair. - FL Panhandle Subcontracting Outreach Event: Planned for March 2024, facilitating matchmaking between prime contractors and potential subcontractors in the Florida Panhandle. - NASA Administrator Names New Head of Small Business Programs: Dwight Deneal appointed as the new assistant administrator for NASA's Office of Small Business Programs, bringing previous experience from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs.  less

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- Navy Week Phoenix event on February 28 featuring the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP). Ms. Arveice Washington, Director... read more

- Navy Week Phoenix event on February 28 featuring the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP). Ms. Arveice Washington, Director of DON OSBP, is the featured speaker. Representatives from U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, and SBIR will also give presentations. A casual matchmaking session will be hosted by the Arizona and American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator teams. - DON OSBP Lunch & Learn session on Proposal Adequacy with Ms. Katelyn Rigle on February 13. - The Small Business Administration has introduced an upgraded program called Empower to Grow to facilitate small, disadvantaged businesses' access to federal contracting opportunities. - An article discusses the significance of networking in the government contracting sector. - Early bird pricing for the DON Gold Coast Expo ends on March 15. - Virtual VA OSDBU Webinar on bid protest with Mr. Patrick Kern on February 15. - The Government Agency Procurement (GAP) Conference will take place on February 21 in Bowie, MD. - DHS Small Business Event Vendor Outreach Session on February 22. - Industry Day Notices for various contracting opportunities including Power and Propulsion Systems for UUVs, Contractor Field Team In-Service Repair, and FL Panhandle Subcontracting Outreach Event. - SECNAV Small Business Roundtables hosted by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on February 2. - The National 8(a) Association 2024 National Small Business Conference in Atlanta, GA.  less

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- DON OSBP Lunch & Learn Webinar (February 13): Led by Ms. Katelyn Rigle from the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the webinar focuses on "Proposal Adequacy"... read more

- DON OSBP Lunch & Learn Webinar (February 13): Led by Ms. Katelyn Rigle from the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the webinar focuses on "Proposal Adequacy" in federal contracting, providing valuable insights and support for small and medium businesses. - GSA Roundtable on Equity in Federal Contracting: GSA leaders, including Deputy Administrator Katy Kale, engaged with small and mid-sized businesses to discuss challenges, strategies, and ongoing efforts to advance equity in federal procurement. - Memo on Increasing Small Business Participation: The memo outlines the President’s Management Agenda's call for a diverse federal marketplace, emphasizing the government's commitment to reversing the decline in small business participation and increasing opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. - National 8(a) Association Conference (February 5-7): The premier supplier diversity event in Atlanta offers educational sessions, matchmaking, and networking opportunities for small businesses in federal contracting. - Various Industry Events: Events like the 2024 SAME San Diego Post NAVFAC Industry Day, CRDG/NSWC Crane Connect to Mission, and others provide platforms for engagement, networking, and understanding the needs of specific mission areas. - DHS Small Business Event (February 22): The event, part of the Small Business Outreach Program, allows small businesses to discuss capabilities, learn about DHS procurements, and explore subcontracting and partnering opportunities. - Upcoming Mentor Protégé Agreement Award: An announcement anticipates the award of the Mentor Protégé Agreement with Next Generation Logistics, signaling ongoing developments in federal contracting.  less