February's Industry Outreach Event---RAFB
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8532 AFLCMC WNKAAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the Robins AFB Contracting Directorate, is hosting a virtual Industry Outreach Event on February 4, 2025, aimed at engaging businesses interested in competing for contracts. This event will feature Nancy Cleveland, Program Manager for the Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator Program, who will provide insights on preparing businesses for contract opportunities, followed by a question-and-answer session to gather industry feedback for future events. Participation in this outreach is crucial for businesses looking to enhance their competitiveness in federal contracting, and interested parties can join via Microsoft Teams using the provided meeting link and details. For further inquiries or to be added to the distribution list, attendees can contact Alison Amerson at alison.amerson@us.af.mil.

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