2025 Small Business Industry Day - SAVE-THE-DATE
ID: W912EF-25-SMALL-BUSINESS-INDUSTRY-DAY-MFGType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a72bd16599964f8e92f92e3a021305d7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, is hosting the 2025 Small Business Industry Day on May 29, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA. This event aims to connect small businesses with federal contracting opportunities and will feature presentations on various business lines, including hydropower, flood risk management, and environmental initiatives, as well as updates on Small Business Administration regulations. The Industry Day serves as a vital platform for small businesses to engage with federal agencies, facilitating networking and collaboration for upcoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grant opportunities. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact James R. Glynn at james.r.glynn@usace.army.mil or by phone at 509-527-7434.

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    James R. Glynn
    (509) 527-7434
    james.r.glynn@usace.army.mil
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    Agenda 2025 SB Industry Day.pdf
    The Small Business Industry Day event is scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA, aimed at facilitating collaboration between government entities and small businesses. The agenda includes registration, an overview of the district, and a contracting presentation, followed by a coffee break, where attendees may submit questions. A regulatory update from the Small Business Administration (SBA) is slated before lunch, which will be informal. Post-lunch activities feature a panel discussion on multi-functional corps and a forecast of potential business opportunities in sectors such as hydropower, flood risk, navigation, juvenile fish programs, recreation, construction, environmental services, and A&E services. The event concludes at 1600 without any formal presentations. This gathering serves to inform and engage small businesses, providing insight into upcoming government contracting opportunities and regulatory changes, fostering networking and collaboration among various stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
    Agenda 2025 SB Industry Day Rev 1.pdf
    The Small Business Industry Day, scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, Washington, aims to facilitate networking and provide insights into various contracting opportunities for small businesses. The event will commence with registration and welcome remarks, followed by a district overview and a contracting presentation. Participants will receive an update from the Small Business Administration (SBA) on regulatory matters before breaking for lunch, where they are encouraged to submit questions for a panel discussion. In the afternoon, a Multi-Functional Corps Panel will explore potential business opportunities, leading into breakout roundtable discussions focused on specific business lines, including hydropower, flood risk management, and environmental services, among others. The event will conclude at 4 PM without a formal presentation, promoting continued interaction among participants. Overall, the agenda underscores the government's commitment to fostering small business engagement and highlighting upcoming contracting and grant opportunities relevant to various sectors.
    Agenda 2025 SB Industry Day v2.0.pdf
    The Small Business Industry Day, scheduled for May 29, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA, aims to connect small businesses with federal contracting opportunities. The event agenda includes a registration period, welcoming remarks, a district overview, and a presentation on contracting. There will be a coffee break for further networking, followed by an update on the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations. The afternoon sessions will feature a multi-functional corps panel discussing various business lines, which are categorized into specific areas such as hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, juvenile fish programs, recreation, construction, services/operations, architecture and engineering services, and environmental initiatives. The event concludes with roundtable discussions focusing on these key business sectors, providing attendees with insights into potential contracting opportunities. This Industry Day serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing between small businesses and federal agencies, facilitating engagement in upcoming RFPs and grant opportunities while promoting networking in the region.
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