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DARPA BRIDGES Q&A Session: Bringing Classified Innovation to Defense and Government Systems (BRIDGES)
Oct
24
1:00 PM13:00
DARPA, Small Business Outreach, Virtual Event, Webinar

DARPA BRIDGES Q&A Session: Bringing Classified Innovation to Defense and Government Systems (BRIDGES)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking for small business concerns and/or nontraditional defense contractors, that do not have facility clearances but are interested in performing classified work for the Department of Defense (DoD).

The BRIDGES initiative is a pilot effort sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to connect innovation from small companies that traditionally do not work with the United States Government to classified Department of Defense (DoD) research and development (R&D) efforts. Specifically, the goal is to connect innovators directly to the challenging problems that exist in the classified realm and to help develop solutions to those problems. BRIDGES aims to provide companies that demonstrate they can provide innovation and value to the DoD the means to obtain a facility clearance, and interact directly with DoD customers at classified levels.

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America’s Seed Fund Week
Jul
18
to Jul 22
Small Business Outreach, SBA

America’s Seed Fund Week

Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment & Innovation, America’s Seed Fund Week promises entrepreneurs a deep dive into the Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs and an opportunity to hear from leading members of the broader innovation and investment ecosystem.

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Feb
9
to Feb 11
Small Business Outreach

Reimagining Energy: Innovation to Power Our Future

Background

The Department of Defense (DoD) consumes an enormous amount of operational and facility energy to provide a combat-credible force. In fact, the DoD is one of the largest single consumers of energy globally, and the Air Force is the largest user of fuel energy in the US Government. The way the DoD generates, transmits, stores, and uses this enormous amount of energy today is both a paramount mission enabler and a potentially crippling vulnerability.

In the future, fossil fuels, the world's primary energy source, will become scarcer, while our energy needs grow. Our continued reliance on fossil fuels will lead to physical and geopolitical challenges in the security landscape, while alternative sources pose other risks of their own. As the Department continues to reorient itself for great-power competition, the need to build more resilient infrastructure and supply chains has become more urgent. The time has come to reimagine our usage, generation, transportation, and storage of energy.

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Reimagining Energy Challenge

AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation catalyst, recently launched the Reimagining Energy for the DoD Challenge, an open crowdsourcing program that aims to reduce the U.S. military’s reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate it’s shift toward renewable and resilient energy sources. This effort supports the DoD’s mission to deter conflict and ensure the nation’s security, and it also stands to supercharge the clean energy industry.

Academics, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes in the U.S. and allied countries were invited to participate in this opportunity to receive government funding. Solutions ranged from practical innovations that are deployable today to moonshot ideas that require decades-long development. On October 29th, 2020, participants were eligible to submit in up to six topic categories:

  • Fixed and Mobile Energy Generation

  • Energy Transmission and Distribution

  • Fixed and Mobile Energy Storage

  • New Warfighting and Operational Equipment

  • Data Availability for Improved Planning and Decision Making

  • Energy Culture, Policy, and Education

Nearly 1,000 applications were received from all over the world, including the United States, Canada, the UK, Romania, Argentina, Germany, and India. A thorough review process in mid December narrowed the selection down to the top 177 companies, who will have the opportunity to pitch their cutting-edge ideas to a panel of evaluators and subject matter experts. Selected submissions advance to formal agreements in less than six months on average, dramatically reducing the typical multi-year contracting process.

Since launching its first challenge in 2018, AFWERX has awarded more than $33 million in DoD contracts and investments in programming participants, resulting in 28 solution prototypes. Millions more slated to be awarded for solutions currently under review.

 
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Virtual NOAA Small Business Industry Day
Jul
16
8:00 AM08:00
Small Business Outreach, Virtual Event

Virtual NOAA Small Business Industry Day

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will host a Virtual NOAA Small Business Industry event on July 16th, providing access to NOAA leadership, program and contract managers and prime contractors. An Industry Day is the collaboration and networking between industry and government. Industry Days provides an opportunity for the government to forecast and solicit feedback on its contracting opportunities. Industry Days provide a rare opportunity to meet with government program/procurement officers and prime contractors, as well as network with potential partners.  

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July Department of Labor Small Business Outreach
Jul
17
9:30 AM09:30
Small Business Outreach

July Department of Labor Small Business Outreach

Location

Frances Perkins Building (Great Hall) 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20210

Information

Vendor Outreach Sessions are held in the Department of Labor Great Hall on the second Wednesday of the designated month (unless otherwise noted) from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The sessions are open conference forums for vendors to meet directly with agency acquisition and program personnel (appointments are not necessary). Online registration will be available 30 days prior to each session. Follow-up meetings with agency representatives may be scheduled for a later date, if mutually agreed upon.

To increase utilization of all types of small businesses, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) sponsors Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS). These sessions offer small businesses the opportunity to market their capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency program officials, and learn about potential Department procurement opportunities. Conversely, DOL procurement officials can learn more about the diverse small business resources available to meet their procurement needs.

DOL agencies buy a wide variety of goods and services valued at approximately $2 billion each year. Each DOL agency has a responsibility for procuring its own goods and services in support of the agency's mission. For more information please visit 

More information: https://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/vendor_internet_info.htm

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May
29
12:00 PM12:00
Small Business Outreach, Public Sector, NIH, Industry Day

NIH Industry Day

2019 NIH Small Business Industry Day The National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management, Small Business Program Office (SBPO) is hosting a Small Business Industry Day at the Natcher Conference Center, 45 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892, Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 9AM-4PM.

The June 6th event entitled Navigating the NIH: Plotting a Course to Small Business Success will enable small businesses to network and potentially partner in pursuit of acquisition opportunities at NIH. There will be a plenary session, panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one matchmaking sessions, and Government and Industry sponsored booths.

The final agenda will be released by May 17, 2019. Reservations are required. Only two (2) attendees per company may register for this event.

Online registration will be available through June 4, 2019, or once 700 individuals register

Location

Natcher Conference Center, 45 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892

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May HHS Vendor Outreach Session
May
14
12:30 PM12:30
Small Business Outreach

May HHS Vendor Outreach Session

Want to connect with HHS regarding the capabilities of your Small Business and how you can do work on behalf of HHS and for the American people? Here’s your opportunity to network with Small Business Specialists and fill them in on what you have to offer in a quick 15 minute session! The HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU) team from across the Department meet the second Tuesday of every month for networking with operating divisions across HHS, including CDC, FDA, and NIH.

More Information: https://www.hhs.gov/grants/small-business-programs/vos-events/index.html Full Calendar w/ Registration Links: https://www.hhs.gov/grants/small-business-programs/events-calendar/index.html

Location

Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Room 800 Washington, DC 20201 

Parking: Parking is not available at the HHS building, but there are several parking lots near to the building.

Ground Transportation and Metrorail Instructions:
The nearest cross street is 3rd St, SW and Independence Ave, SW. Use the Independence Ave entrance to the building.

By Metro: The closest Metro stop to HHS is Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange and Silver Line) Station. When you exit the Federal Center SW turn left and walk towards Independence Avenue. Visitors must enter the Independence Avenue entrance.

Once in the building: Report to the Security Station and provide ID. An OSDBU employee will be available to escort you to the conference room 800 located in the Penthouse.

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May Department of Treasury Outreach Session
May
8
8:00 AM08:00
Small Business Outreach

May Department of Treasury Outreach Session

Location

1801 L Street NW, Washington, DC.

Event Summary

Department of Treasury Vendor outreach sessions (VOS) are pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small business specialists. These sessions provide the small business community an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities. Registration is required to attend most events. 

The following Agencies/Bureaus are taking appointments on this date:

  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade (TTB)

  • Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) 

  • Departmental Offices (DO) - OSDBU 

  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 

  • US Mint 

Who Can Attend

Companies with the following socio-economic categories are invited to attend:8A, SB, VOSB, HUBZONE, SDB, WOSB, LB, SDVOSB

How to Register

Registration: https://sbecs.treas.gov/Events.aspx

More information

https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sb-programs/Pages/dcfo-osdbu-outreach-vos-2-tips.aspx

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April Department of Labor Small Business Outreach
Apr
17
9:30 AM09:30
Small Business Outreach

April Department of Labor Small Business Outreach

Location

Frances Perkins Building (Great Hall) 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20210

Information

Vendor Outreach Sessions are held in the Department of Labor Great Hall on the second Wednesday of the designated month (unless otherwise noted) from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The sessions are open conference forums for vendors to meet directly with agency acquisition and program personnel (appointments are not necessary). Online registration will be available 30 days prior to each session. Follow-up meetings with agency representatives may be scheduled for a later date, if mutually agreed upon.

To increase utilization of all types of small businesses, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) sponsors Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS). These sessions offer small businesses the opportunity to market their capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency program officials, and learn about potential Department procurement opportunities. Conversely, DOL procurement officials can learn more about the diverse small business resources available to meet their procurement needs.

DOL agencies buy a wide variety of goods and services valued at approximately $2 billion each year. Each DOL agency has a responsibility for procuring its own goods and services in support of the agency's mission. For more information please visit 

More information: https://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/vendor_internet_info.htm

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April Social Security Administration Vendor Outreach
Apr
17
9:00 AM09:00
Small Business Outreach

April Social Security Administration Vendor Outreach

Social Security Administration Vendor Outreach

Wed, April 17, 10am – 12pm

Where: 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235, USA (map)

The Social Security Administration's OSDBU hosts a monthly vendor outreach session. Outreach sessions provide counseling and guidance necessary for successful participation in the federal acquisition process. When:

Every third Wednesday of the Month Where:6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Time:10:00 a.m. – noon

 Cost: Free of charge

Reservations:

Email smallbusiness@ssa.gov. Vendors will receive an electronic invitation to the next monthly outreach session. Every attendee must acknowledge invitation and give full name as it appears on identification. Failure to follow these instructions could jeopardize getting access to the facility.

More information: https://www.ssa.gov/agency/osdbu

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