2025 Small Business Industry Day
ID: W912EF-25-SMALL-BUSINESS-INDUSTRY-DAY-MFG-2Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/38c11d083c11456590da4db0e6b05536/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, Washington. This event aims to connect small businesses with federal contracting opportunities, focusing on sectors such as hydropower, flood risk, navigation, and environmental services. Attendees will benefit from networking sessions, key presentations on contracting strategies, and discussions on potential contracting opportunities, which are crucial for small businesses looking to engage with government contracts. For further information, 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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    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 foster networking and provide insights into federal contracting opportunities. The agenda begins with registration and introductions, followed by a district overview and a contracting presentation. Attendees will receive an update from the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding regulations and potential opportunities, culminating in discussions on various business lines including hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, and environmental services. After a networking lunch, participants will engage in a multi-functional corps panel and roundtable discussions focused on specific industry sectors. This event serves as a platform for small businesses to connect with government representatives and gain essential information about upcoming requests for proposals and grants, reinforcing the government's commitment to support small business participation in federal and local contracting 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, aims to engage small businesses with federal contracting opportunities. The agenda features a variety of sessions starting with registration and networking, followed by an overview of the district and a presentation on contracting. After a coffee break, an update on SBA regulations is provided, leading into lunch and networking, where attendees can submit questions for a panel. The afternoon sessions include a Multi-Functional Corps Panel and insights into future contracting opportunities. Roundtable discussions will cover various business lines such as hydropower, recreation, environmental services, and construction, encouraging participation in focused breakout sessions. The event concludes with no formal presentations, allowing for informal discussions and connections. This initiative is critical for small businesses looking to navigate federal and state contracting processes and grants, fostering relationships and opportunities within the public sector.
    Agenda 2025 SB Industry Day v2.0.pdf
    The Small Business Industry Day is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA. This event aims to connect small businesses with federal contracting opportunities. The agenda includes registration and networking from 8:00 to 8:30 AM, followed by welcome remarks and a district overview until 9:15 AM. Key presentations will cover contracting strategies and an SBA regulatory update. A lunch break allows attendees to network and submit questions for a panel discussion. Afternoon sessions feature a Multi-Functional Corps panel and a forecast of potential contracting opportunities, focusing on various business lines such as hydropower, flood risk, navigation, and environmental services. The event concludes with roundtable discussions, enabling deeper engagement in specific sectors of interest. The event's structure emphasizes networking and information exchange crucial for small businesses seeking federal and state contract opportunities.
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