DON OSBP WEEKLY UPDATE

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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