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VA direct access program events in 2022

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) provides support and resources for Veteran small businesses, looking to do business with the federal government.

Recently, they formed a Direct Access Program (DAP) that offers unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) through structured, screened, and periodic events.

Examples of activities that may occur at a DAP event include Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS), Networking Roundtables (NRT), and education sessions.  The VA OSDBU Direct Action Program is planning several important events in 2022.

You can learn more about the Direct Access Program and view the schedule of upcoming DAP events on the VA’s website.

Click Here to view the schedule of upcoming DAP events.

Sandia National Laboratories seeks small business suppliers

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Sandia National Laboratories is one of three National Nuclear Security Administration research and development laboratories in the United States and is located in Albuquerque, NM.  The number of employees who work at the lab is roughly 13,000.

The lab is currently seeking capable small, small disadvantaged (SDB), women-owned (WOSB), HUBZone, veteran-owned (VOSB), and service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) businesses to support its mission.

Once a month (every third Wednesday) they host 1:1 supplier engagement sessions to meet with small businesses interested in learning how to do business with the Sandia.

Their January 1:1 supplier engagement session is 1/19/2022.

If you are interested in requesting a 30-minute appointment for your business, please email: supplier@sandia.gov to schedule an appointment.

Date: 1/19/2022

Time: TBD

Register:  Email supplier@sandia.gov to schedule a 1:1 appointment.  Be prepared to share your capability statement and good luck!

Navy OSBP hosting DCAA overview (part 2) event Jan. 12, 2022

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On January 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET, The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs is hosting part 2 of its DCAA small business audit series with Mr. Joseph Greger of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

The Defense Contract Audit Agency is an agency of the United States Department of Defense that was established in 1965 to perform all contract audits for DoD.  If you want to learn about the contract audit process this would be a great event to attend.

Date:  Jan. 12, 2022

Time: 1:00 PM ET

Location: Online (virtual)

Registration link:  https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Lists/PastEvents/DispForm.aspx?ID=72

Navy OSBP hosting cybersecurity “ask me anything” event Dec. 16th

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The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs is hosting a “Ask Me Anything” cybersecurity event with DAF SBIR/STTR Chief Technology Officer, Ms. Kelley Kiernan.

The event is being held online (virtual) Dec. 16th at 1:00 PM ET.

You can register for the event at the DON OSBP website at this link:  https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Lists/PastEvents/DispForm.aspx?ID=71

State of Georgia hosting supplier systems training on January 26, 2022

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On January 26th, 2022, the Georgia Department of Administrative Services will be hosting a Supplier Systems Training event.  This event is different than its supplier orientation event being held on January 12th.  During the supplier systems training event, suppliers will be shown the steps to respond to bids in Team Georgia Marketplace and eSource.  They will learn how to search the Georgia Procurement Registry for open and awarded solicitations and download the attached required documents (bid documents).  They will also be shown important things to remember as they navigate through the state’s procurement process.  If information is needed about specific events, suppliers are encouraged to contact the associated buyer for the solicitation.

Location: Virtual (Online)

Start Time: 1/26/2022 – 10:00 a.m.

End Time: 1/26/2022 – 11:30 a.m.

You can register at the following website:  https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/Events/JANUARY-2022-SUPPLIER-SYSTEMS-TRAINING

State of Georgia hosting supplier orientation training January 12, 2022

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The Georgia Department of Administrative Services will be hosting its January 2022 Supplier Orientation on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

Supplier orientation sessions feature information on how to register your company to be on the state’s supplier list and establish your eligibility to receive bid notices.

At these sessions, general information will be given about the purchasing process and the various kinds of purchases that are made by state and local government entities.

Location: Virtual (Online)

Start Time: 1/22/2022 – 10:00 a.m.

End Time: 1/12/2022 – 11:30 a.m.

You can register at the following website:  https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/Events/JANUARY-2022-SUPPLIER-ORIENTATION

DLA hosting aviation industry day virtual conference June 8th and 9th

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DLA is hosting an aviation industry day virtual conference on June 8th and 9th.  You can find more details on the DLA website here.

CONFERENCE DATES AND TIMES:

Tuesday, June 8
0800 – 1600 EST

Wednesday, June 9
0745 – 1400 EST

Why Attend?

OPPORTUNITIES.  DLA Aviation Industry Day is for manufacturers, dealers, distributors, consultants, and government officials.  Attendees will hear the latest on DLA Aviation programs.

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES.  Keynote speakers will address current topics impacting the supply chain along with opportunities on the horizon.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS.  Attend the multiple concurrent sessions addressing important topics in acquisition and supply chain for both DLA Aviation and companies within the industry.  Attendees will be using Zoom.gov as the conference interactive platform to attend any of the 14 scheduled sessions.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION SPACE.  Small businesses will be able to showcase their companies with a link to their website, contact information, and a company description.  In addition, virtual exhibitors will be given the opportunity to share their own online meeting platform where conference attendees can visit real-time during Industry Day.

  • A link to your own company page with your company name, description, and contact information.
  • Opportunity to provide links to marketing videos (YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, etc.), electronic flyers, or documents.
  • Live virtual booth link to your “Bring Your Own Booth” (BYOB) virtual platform  (i.e. Zoom, Webex, virtual chat, etc) to allow real-time engagement with attendees throughout the conference.

WHERE TO REGISTER:  https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Business/IndustryResources/Events/

Georgia Defense Industrial Base Task Force hosting CMMC summit May 18th

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No matter where you’re at on the CMMC journey, there are resources to support you.  Join the Georgia Defense Industrial Base Task Force (GDIBT) – a partnership between the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Georgia Cyber Center, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) on May 18 from 9 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. to map out your path forward.

Join local businesses as they share their experiences with CMMC and answer your questions.  CMMC-AB Marketplace providers and cyber professionals explain how their tools and ‘turn-key’ services support your CMMC journey.  Chart your course further with a training session focused on NIST 800-171 and more.

PRICE: FREE

FORMAT: VIRTUAL

Event Contact:
Heather Maxfield
(404) 920-2022
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Date and Time:  Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) (EDT)

Registration Link:  https://members.tagonline.org/calendar/Details/cmmc-summit-337318?sourceTypeId=Hub

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:05 AM                     Larry Williams, President and CEO, TAG 

9:05 – 9:10 AM                     Eric Toler, Executive Director, Georgia Cyber Center

9:10 – 9:20 AM                     Keynote – Dr. Joye Purser, Regional Director—Region 4, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

9:20 – 10:20 AM                   Peer Panel, Moderated by Roy Hadley, Adams and Reese, LLP

  • Allison Giddens, Co-President, Win-Tech
  • Allison Stewart, Compliance Analyst & Training, Top Flight
  • Miguel Garcia, AMRAAM Project Manager / Business Development, Collins Manufacturing

10:20 – 10:35 AM                 Break 

10:35 – 11:35 AM                 UGA SBDC “NIST 800-171 + Beyond” Training

  • Mark Lupo, UGA SBDC

11:35 –12:25 PM                  ‘Solutions’ Provider Panel, Moderated by Roy Hadley, Adams and Reese, LLP

  • Horacio Maysonet, President & CEO, Cyber Security Solutions
  • Chris Silvers, Founder and Principal Consultant, CG Silvers
  • Chris Hallenbeck, Chief Information Security Officer, Americas Tanium

12:30 PM                               Closing, Cassia Baker, Georgia Department of Economic Development Center of Innovation for Aerospace 

The VA’s OSDBU Direct Access Program is hosting a large number of small business events

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, under its Direct Access Program, is hosting a series of virtual events and virtual business opportunity sessions for small businesses on a variety of topics and opportunities.  These events provide small businesses with information regarding upcoming opportunities and subcontracting opportunities at a variety of federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  While the events are organized by the VA, many of the events detail opportunities for numerous socioeconomic classifications, including VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, and Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan organizations.  You can find more information on upcoming Direct Access Program events on the VA’s website here:

https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events/

Make sure to bookmark the VA’s event page and check it regularly!

SBA hosting “Contract Bonds and Surety Bond Guarantee” webinar April 20th

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Are you a small construction, supply, or service business that bid on contracts?  Having a difficult time opening the doors to bonding?  SBA is here to help!  Join this webinar to learn how surety bonds help small businesses win construction, supply, and service contracts.

You can register for the event at the SBA website here.

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