OSBP to Showcase Expertise at Navy Gold Coast Small Business Exposition
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Meet Us at Gold Coast August 19-21
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs is participating in the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Gold Coast Small Business Exposition in San Diego, Aug. 19-21.
Mr. Farooq Mitha , OSBP Director is delivering the keynote address on Wednesday, Aug. 21. On Tuesday, Aug, 20, three OSBP leaders are also presenting: Mr. Derrick D. , OSBP Associate Director on Cybersecurity Readiness; and Mr. Dave Busigo, OSBP Associate Director, on the Rapid Integrated Scalable Enterprise (RISE) program.
In addition, Mr. Khalil Mack, OSBP Deputy Director, will present "APEX Accelerators - What They Can Do For You" also on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with five APEX Accelerators Program Managers including Ms. Angela Watson of the Golden State APEX Accelerator, Mr. Michael Sabellico of the San Diego / Orange and Imperial APEX Accelerator, Ms. Venessa Gleich of the American Indian Chamber Education Fund, Ms Valorie Piper., MBA of the Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, and Mr. Victor Valdez of the Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator.
We invite you to visit the DoD Office of Small Business Programs Booth #1809.
Gold Coast is a conference that provides a forum for businesses to support the Navy's warfighter mission. The event is presented by the San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The them of this year's event is "Leveraging Small Business Capabilities to Seize Opportunities for Strengthening National Security." Learn More>>
Urgency to Innovate & Structuring Change to Last
"We are innovating at the speed of technology development by necessity. It's a pace that may make some uncomfortable, but it's required to keep up with technology, to deliver for the warfighter at scale, and to continue outpacing our competitors," Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said in her keynote address to the National Defense Industrial Association - (NDIA) Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition on Aug. 7
Hicks also emphasized the United States Department of Defense's commitment to accelerating innovation and change through flexible acquisition pathways and innovative contracting tools.
Now, nothing goes from zero-to-60 overnight. Change is a progression. One example is how we've embraced flexible acquisition pathways and innovative contracting tools to work better with commercial and non-traditional defense companies.
The Department is also enhancing collaboration with tech firms and private capital providers, establishing the Office of Strategic Capital to drive investment in critical technologies. Hicks underscored the importance of bipartisan support from Congress, advocating for increased trust and timely appropriations to sustain defense innovation efforts. Full Remarks>>
SBA Certifications Upgrade FAQs
Beginning Aug. 1, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be upgrading the system it uses to process applications for socioeconomic contracting certifications, such as the 8(a) Program certification and HUBZone certification. The upgrade is expected to be completed in early September. During the upgrade period, the SBA will not be accepting new applications but will continue to process previously submitted applications. For more information, visit the SBA’s website. Visit certify.sba.gov for the most current guidance or contact SBA at certifications@sba.gov or (202) 205-6459.
If you are interested in learning more about the SBA’s certifications or applying for a socioeconomic certification, your APEX Accelerator can help. Contact your APEX Accelerator counselor for an appointment.
DoD Mentor-Protégé Summit Photos & Speaker Presentations
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The 2024 Mid-America Aerospace & Defense Summit is Aug. 22 in Rogers, Ark. This event is an opportunity to meet and interact with experts leading the aerospace industry, government leaders, and education and training champions throughout the South. Attend for business-to-business opportunities, and an industry tradeshow with companies from Arkansas, Oklahoma and other surrounding states. Learn More>>
The Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting is Oct. 14-16 in Washington, DC. This is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. The event includes informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.
The Army Office of Small Business Programs is hosting a small business seminar and matchmaking session at AUSA and appointment scheduling is now open on EventDex. For EventDex login support, contact Support@Eventdex.com. Learn More>>
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We are a network of small business professionals with common values, shared knowledge and regular communication who partner with acquisition professionals seeking small businesses to fulfill DoD procurement requirements and give our Service Members the competitive advantage.
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2moLooking forward to a great conference!