Your Input Needed: USAID OSDBU Small Business Conference in Uganda
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID OSDBUWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b27e512d5d7642009511b65f4a05f0c8/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input from small businesses for a proposed Africa Regional Small Business Conference, tentatively scheduled for the second week of May 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) invites small businesses to share their thoughts through a brief, anonymous survey that will take approximately five minutes to complete. This conference aims to enhance engagement and opportunities for small businesses in the region, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to international development efforts. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by January 23, 2025, and can reach out to OSDBU Outreach at osdbuoutreach@usaid.gov for further information.

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