Small Business Event: 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit

The 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit outlines upcoming contracting opportunities for Joint Base Andrews (JBA) and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). The event provided a schedule of presentations, including mission briefings for the 316th Wing and 11th Wing, detailing their organizational structures, primary missions, and accomplishments. Key contracting opportunities from the 316th Civil Engineering Squadron include a Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contract (WOSB Set-Aside, estimated $1.5M), Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal (Small Business Set-Aside), CDC/Youth Center Maintenance, and Hangar Door Maintenance. The 11th Wing presented opportunities for Base/VIP Furnishing Management, Barber Services, Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal, OASIS Engineering FTEs, School Bus Transportation, Elevator Maintenance, Refuse and Recycling, CES Multi-Service, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC IDIQ, and Paving IDIQ. Other notable opportunities include flight attendant uniforms, fuselage trainer sustainment, access control system services, presidential seal supplies, aerobics instructors, portable latrines, laundry services, audio visual support, reverse entry alert detection systems, flight dispatch, and mission planning specialist services. The document also highlighted AFDW's mission, procurement methods, and outreach events, emphasizing support for small businesses.

The 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit presented an overview of the 316th Wing and 11th Wing, detailing their missions, structures, accomplishments, and future requirements. The 316th Wing, based at Joint Base Andrews, focuses on airfield operations, security, and mission support, with upcoming needs for maintenance, construction, and specialized services. The 11th Wing, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, provides ceremonial honors, mission, and contingency support, outlining requirements for facilities management, engineering, transportation, and waste management. Both wings emphasized their commitment to readiness, partnerships, and communication, with various acquisition strategies including small business set-asides and full and open competitions. The document also provides contact information for contracting officers and details on how small businesses can engage with the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) through outreach events and procurement methods, listing top NAICS codes for FY25 and socio-economic goals.

The 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit provides a full-day itinerary for small businesses, likely to connect them with federal contracting opportunities. The schedule includes check-in, introductions from the 316th and 11th Wings, and presentations by guest speakers. A key segment is the Requirements Brief, followed by a lunch break. The afternoon features welcome back remarks, information on breakout sessions, and dedicated networking panels focusing on construction, services, and a general Q&A. This event is structured to inform and facilitate engagement between small businesses and government entities within the context of federal contracting and procurement.

The document outlines a form for requesting short-term access to a facility, managed by the 316th Security Support Squadron/Visitor Control Center. It is an