Webinar - Doing Business with the U.S. Coast Guard FY2025 Schedule
ID: Webinar_Doing_Business_with_the_USCG_FY2025Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARD

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https://sam.gov/opp/44f882f03778415385479afbfc973800/view
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    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is hosting a webinar titled "Doing Business with the U.S. Coast Guard FY2025 Schedule" aimed at small businesses interested in understanding the USCG's procurement processes. This educational session will cover the USCG's mission, its six procurement centers, and how to navigate the forecast for current and future contracting opportunities. The second session is scheduled for March 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, with registration closing on March 10, 2025. For further inquiries, participants can contact the USCG Open for Business at openforbusiness@uscg.mil, and additional sessions are tentatively planned for June 11 and August 27, 2025.

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    openforbusiness@uscg.mil
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