DON OSBP WEEKLY UPDATE

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➡️ Navy Week Montgomery – "Doing Business with the DON": Join the Alabama APEX Accelerator at ASU and Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC)... read more

➡️ Navy Week Montgomery – "Doing Business with the DON": Join the Alabama APEX Accelerator at ASU and Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at ASU for an informative session with the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP) in Montgomery, AL on April 3 from 9 am - 3 pm. NAVFAC MIDLANT Assistant Deputy for Small Business Ms. Kimberly Vallone will serve as the featured speaker. After the presentation, attendees can participate in a networking/matchmaking session facilitated by the Alabama APEX Accelerator and SBDC. ➡️ Navy Week Fort Worth – "Doing Business with the DON": The Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator invites you to an informative session with the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP) in Fort Worth, TX on April 11 from 9 am - 3 pm. DON OSBP Staff Analyst Ms. Shawn Smith will be the featured speaker. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking and matchmaking facilitated by the Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator. ➡️ White House Directs Agencies to Embrace Apprenticeships for Skills-Based Hiring: President Joe Biden's recent executive order directs federal agencies to increase the use of apprenticeships as part of their recruitment strategy. The order emphasizes skills-based hiring over traditional education-based hiring, encouraging agencies to leverage the Labor Department’s registered apprenticeship program. The goal is to convert apprentices into full-time federal employees, addressing skills gaps and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal workforce. ➡️ 2024 Navy Gold Coast Conference: Matchmaking Is BACK!: The 2024 Navy Gold Coast Conference, scheduled for August 19 - 21, promises expanded opportunities for meaningful connections and partnerships within the defense industry. With an expanded layout and additional networking opportunities, this event is essential for industry leaders, government entities, and small businesses. Registration details are available for sponsorship opportunities, industry attendees, and government attendees. ➡️ FY24 Acquisition Forecast Briefing to Industry: The Defense Media Activity is hosting a virtual outreach opportunity to increase transparency and competition in defense contracting. This briefing aims to expand industry knowledge of upcoming opportunities and reinforce the importance of small business participation in supporting mission readiness and modernization efforts. Watch the video briefing for valuable insights into future acquisition forecasts.  less

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- DON Gold Coast Expo Early Bird Pricing: Early bird pricing for the DON Gold Coast Expo ends on March 15. Attendees can secure discounted rates for... read more

- DON Gold Coast Expo Early Bird Pricing: Early bird pricing for the DON Gold Coast Expo ends on March 15. Attendees can secure discounted rates for conference attendance or booth space. Government entities interested in booth registration should contact Errol Richards for evaluation and registration. - 2024 Navy Gold Coast Conference: The conference promises increased networking opportunities and strategic partnerships. Interested participants are encouraged to register early due to limited availability. - SBA National Small Business Week: SBA Administrator Guzman announced the NSBW 2024 Award Winners, recognizing business owners, lending partners, and advocates for their contributions to the economy and disaster recovery efforts. - DoD and OTAs: The Defense Department is dispelling myths about Other Transaction Authority contracts, increasingly using them for research and development projects. - Upcoming Events: Various events are scheduled, including industry engagements, matchmaking sessions, and webinars on doing business with DHS and participating in government contracts. - Small Business Professional Feature: Ms. Stacey Cooper, Deputy Director of OSBP at MARMC, was recognized for her contributions in promoting small business engagement, particularly through organizing the Hampton Roads Small Business Navy Expo. These updates provide opportunities for businesses to engage with government entities, participate in events, and stay informed about procurement opportunities.  less

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- Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Small businesses are invited to submit entries by March 10th for a chance to present... read more

- Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Small businesses are invited to submit entries by March 10th for a chance to present ideas at the event on April 9th. - Navy Week Events: Various informative sessions are being held across different locations, providing opportunities for networking and learning about doing business with the Department of the Navy. - Legislative Updates: Senators are working on bills to improve small business contracting processes. - Interim Rule on SDVOSB Certification: Departments of Defense, GSA, and NASA have issued a rule implementing certification requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. - Navy Gold Coast Conference: Early bird pricing ends on March 15 for this event in August, offering networking and partnership opportunities. - Industry Engagement Events: Various events are scheduled, including virtual engagements and matchmaking sessions, focusing on different aspects of Navy procurement. - How to Do Business with DHS Webinar: DHS is hosting learning events on April 18th and July 31st for those interested in doing business with them. - PEO IWS Industry Day: Scheduled for April 1, offering insights into partnership opportunities with NAVSEA's Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems. - Marine Corps Contracts/Small Business Industry Day: Scheduled for May 1, providing insights into Marine Corps contracts and small business opportunities. - International Fleet Working Group (IFWG) Industry Days: Scheduled for September 9 - 13, providing opportunities for discussions on ship maintenance technologies. - NAVAIR Command Visit: Acknowledgment of NAVAIR's commitment to growing the small business industrial base. These events and updates offer opportunities for small businesses to engage with the Navy and other government entities for potential contracts and partnerships.  less

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- Navy Week Savannah - "Doing Business with the DON": Informative session hosted by Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator on March 13 in Savannah, GA. Features Mr.... read more

- Navy Week Savannah - "Doing Business with the DON": Informative session hosted by Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator on March 13 in Savannah, GA. Features Mr. Chris M. Espenshade, Director, NAVSUP Office of Small Business Programs, with presentations from SBA, SBDC, and SBIR/STTR Program Office representatives. Networking session to follow. - 2024 Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Small businesses invited to showcase ideas at Navy League Sea-Air-Space event on April 9 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Submission deadline March 10. Top submissions secure presentation spots. - Defense Innovation Board: Scaling Innovation Forward: Provides advice on scaling and catalyzing innovation within the Defense Department. Established in 2016 by Ash Carter. - DON Gold Coast Early Bird Pricing Ends: Early bird pricing for DON Gold Coast Expo ends March 15. Attendee and booth registration available. Government and academia representatives encouraged to inquire. - 2024 Navy Gold Coast Conference: Matchmaking Is BACK!!: Conference scheduled for August 19-21, offering networking opportunities. Registration open with limited spots available. - Performance Monitoring Wearables Industry Demonstration Day: SOFWERX, in collaboration with Navy Special Warfare Center, hosts Industry Day for potential vendors to demonstrate monitoring capabilities. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division Small Business Round Table: SBRT on March 27 in Port Hueneme, CA, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. - FL Panhandle Subcontracting Outreach Event: Matchmaking event for prime contractors and potential subcontractors in the Florida Panhandle in March 2024. - ACC-Orlando March 2024 Hybrid PALT Update Session Information: Session on March 12 at Tech Grove Facility in Orlando, FL. Registration deadline March 3. - How To Do Business with DHS Webinar: Series of learning events hosted by DHS in April and July. - Power and Propulsion Systems for UUVs Industry Day: Event on March 4 to explore underwater propulsion systems. - NAVSEA PEO IWS 2024 Industry Day: Scheduled for April 1 in Washington DC. Theme: “Delivering Capability and Enabling Fleet Readiness.” - NSWCPD Continues to Forge Alliances with University Partners: Focus on collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions Programs.  less

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- 2024 Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Small businesses invited to submit entries for the 3rd Annual "DON is Open for... read more

- 2024 Sea Air Space "DON is Open for Business" Small Business Showcase: Small businesses invited to submit entries for the 3rd Annual "DON is Open for Business – Small Business Showcase" at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space event on April 9. Submission deadline: March 10. Selected companies get a 10-minute presentation slot. - Navy Week Savannah – "Doing Business with the DON": Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator hosts an informative session on March 13 in Savannah, GA, featuring Mr. Chris M. Espenshade, Director, NAVSUP Office of Small Business Programs. Networking session to follow. - SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Entrepreneurship Training to Women Veterans: Funding opportunity announced for non-profit organizations and private sector firms to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. Application period: February 28 - March 21. - DON Gold Coast Early Bird Pricing Ends: Early bird pricing for DON Gold Coast Expo ends on March 15. Registration available for Conference Attendees, Booth Staff, and Booth Space. Government and academia representatives can inquire about registration. - 2024 Navy Gold Coast Conference: Matchmaking Is BACK!!: Conference scheduled for August 19-21, offering networking opportunities. Registration open with limited spots available. - Performance Monitoring Wearables Industry Demonstration Day: SOFWERX and NSWCEN host an Industry Day for potential vendors to demonstrate physiological monitoring capabilities. Submission phases: February 9 - March 5, March 6 - 15, April 2 - 4. - How To Do Business with DHS Webinar: DHS hosts learning events virtually on February 28, April 18, and July 31. - ACC-Orlando March 2024 Hybrid PALT Update Session Information: Session on March 12 in Orlando, FL, with ACC-Orlando, PEO STRI, and PM TRASYS representatives. Registration deadline: March 3. - Power and Propulsion Systems for UUVs Industry Day: Event on March 4 to explore underwater propulsion systems. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division Small Business Round Table: SBRT on March 27 in Port Hueneme, CA, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. - FL Panhandle Subcontracting Outreach Event: Matchmaking event in March 2024 for prime contractors and potential subcontractors in the Florida Panhandle. - WEST 2024: Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) hosts industry representatives at WEST 2024, focusing on networking and technology solutions.  less

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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