Small Business Event - Acquisition Executive Small Business Forum
ID: H9240026AEForum10Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

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All Other Support Services (561990)

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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/workspace/contract/opp/e7d488a1ff42437f84f025ec9aa695e4/view
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    The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Small Business Forum on March 5, 2026, aimed at engaging small businesses in discussions about barriers to contracting with USSOCOM and gathering feedback on its small business program. The forum will feature key government participants, including the USSOCOM Acquisition Executive and the Director of Procurement, and will be conducted both in person and virtually, with attendance limited to 100 in-person participants and 150 virtual attendees. This event is crucial for fostering collaboration and understanding between USSOCOM and small businesses across various socio-economic categories, and interested parties must submit their requests for invitations by January 15, 2026, to be considered for attendance. For further inquiries, attendees can contact Paul Ward at osbp@socom.mil.

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    osbp@socom.mil
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