2025 Small Business Industry Day - SAVE-THE-DATE
ID: W912EF-25-SMALL-BUSINESS-INDUSTRY-DAY-AEType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cc7ab519bb7a411eb3c3132b19fd6644/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, is hosting a Small Business Industry Day on May 29, 2025, aimed at connecting small businesses with government contracting opportunities. This event will feature an agenda that includes registration, networking, an overview of the district, and presentations on contracting and regulatory updates from the SBA, facilitating discussions on federal requirements. The importance of this event lies in its role in enhancing small business participation in government projects, particularly in sectors such as hydropower, flood risk management, and environmental services. Interested parties can reach out to James R. Glynn at james.glynn@usace.army.mil or call 509-527-7434 for further details.

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    James R. Glynn
    (509) 527-7434
    james.glynn@usace.army.mil
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    Agenda 2025 SB Industry Day.pdf
    The Small Business Industry Day, scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA, aims to connect small businesses with federal and local contracting opportunities. The agenda includes registration, welcome remarks, a district overview, and presentations on contracting and regulatory updates from the Small Business Administration (SBA). A networking lunch will provide attendees a chance to prepare questions for a subsequent panel discussion. The afternoon features a Multi-Functional Corps Panel, an overview of future contracting opportunities, and roundtable discussions across various industry sectors, including hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, environmental services, and more. The event concludes without a formal presentation, emphasizing interaction and networking among participants. This initiative highlights the government's efforts to engage small businesses in public contracting processes and provide insights into potential projects and regulatory frameworks that may influence bidding opportunities.
    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, WA, focuses on federal contracting opportunities for small businesses. The agenda includes registration and networking, district overviews, and presentations on contracting and regulatory updates from the SBA. A multi-functional corps panel and a forecast of potential contracting opportunities are key highlights, followed by roundtable discussions targeting various business lines such as hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, recreational services, construction, and environmental services. Participants are encouraged to submit questions for the panel prior to the lunch break. The event concludes at 1600, fostering connections between small businesses and government entities, while laying the groundwork for future RFPs and grants in the region.
    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, is designed to foster connections between small businesses and government contracting opportunities. The agenda begins with registration and networking, followed by an overview of the district and a presentation on contracting. A regulatory update from the SBA is scheduled, facilitating discussions about federal requirements. After lunch, a panel will present on multi-functional corps, highlighting potential contracting opportunities across various sectors, including hydropower, flood risk management, and environmental services. The event concludes with roundtable discussions focused on specific business lines, aimed at enhancing participation and collaboration in government projects. Overall, the event serves to inform and engage small businesses with state and federal procurement processes, providing a platform for networking and knowledge sharing.
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