10th Annual | National Small Business Federal Contracting Week
Small Business Summit
Register here (see fees in right column).
Join us for the 10th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Week - DC Summit presented jointly by the National Association of Small Business Contractors (the Supplier Council of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce) and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce being held in Washington DC. This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes: - Increased focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
- Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (click to view the list of agencies and prime contractors who have confirmed)
- Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors
- Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners
- Influence on The Hill -- connecting votes to action for our congressional leaders
*Make the most out of this event by being prepared. Register today for the following web meetings:
- Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement - 3/13/2014
- Researching Federal Contracts - 3/19/2014
For women-owned firms: Don't miss the 2014 WOSB National Council Spring Conference - 3/26/2014!
AGENCIES & PRIME CONTRACTORS CONFIRMED for one-on-one meetings with attendees:
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
U.S. Agency for International Development: Professional Services
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HUD
Smithsonian Institution: Construction, Professional Services, IT
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
U.S. Dept of the Air Force
AFDW/SB Bolling
U.S. Dept of Agriculture: Construction, Professional Services, IT
Agriculture Marketing Services
Food Safety & Inspection Services
Forest Service
U.S. Dept of the Army
USACE-CESB
U.S. Dept of Education: Professional Services
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
FEMA
SBIR
TSA
U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
U.S. Dept of Justice
U.S. Dept of Labor: Construction, Professional Services, IT
U.S. Dept of the Navy
NAVFAC
U.S. Dept of State: Construction, Professional Services, IT
U.S. Dept of Transportation – Construction, Professional Services, IT
U.S. Dept of the Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of Currency: 541519, 541611, 541513, 541310, 524210, 541512, 518210, 541690, 511210, 541618, 531210
SEC
Internal Revenue Service 541519, 541512, 443120, 517110, 541611
Washington Headquarters Services: Construction, Professional Services, IT
APTIMA - Professional Services, IT
BAE Systems
IBM
ICF International
M.C. Dean
Walsh Group
Wellpoint
Weston Solutions
SUMMIT AGENDA: DAY ONE
March 26, 2014
12:15 pm
Registration & Networking (lunch on your own)
1:00 pm
Welcome: The Small Business Imperative
Cris Young, President - National Association of Small Business Contractors / The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Margot Dorfman, CEO - U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
1:15 pm
Capacity Building: Building Your Firm's Capacity for Federal Contracting Sales & Performance
Sharon Virts, President FCI Federal
Award winning business/entrepreneur
2:15 pm
Affordable Care Act: What it Means for Your Business
Meredith K. Olafson, Senior Policy Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
A focused presentation on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on your business and update on the status of implementation and next steps.
2:45 pm
Federal Regulatory Update: How Policy Impacts Your Business
Catlin Meade & Jade C. Totman, Covington & Burling, LLP
3:15 pm
Reverse Auctions: How Small Business Can Effectively Participate
Joseph Jordan, President, Public Sector - FedBid
FedBid reports that nearly 80% of FedBid buys are awarded to small business. All small businesses need to be aware of the growing trend in reverse auctions and how your business can participate and succeed. Mr. Jordan recently left his position as the head of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to become the President of public sector for FedBid -- a groundbreaking reverse auction provider.
4:00 pm
Expanding Your Market in a Shrinking World
Scott Denniston, President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Group of Virginia, LLC
Mr. Denniston previously served as Director, Office of Small Business Programs and the Center for Veterans Enterprise at the Department of Veterans Affairs
SUMMIT AGENDA: DAY TWO
March 27, 2014
7:45 am
Registration & Networking (Coffee available)
8:15 am
Welcome Back
Cris Young, President - National Association of Small Business Contractors / The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Margot Dorfman, CEO - U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
8:15 am
The Role of the PCR and Opportunities Briefing
Malda Brown, Procurement Center Representative, Small Business Administration
PCR's area a gateway to knowledge of opportunities and needs in each region.
9:00 am
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Opportunities Briefing
Darlene Bullock, Procurement Analyst, OSDBU
DHS Spent $3.9 Billion with small business in FY 2013. Learn where the opportunities are, how DHS purchases and get connected.
9:30 am
Opportunities Briefing
10:00 am
Rules of the Road for Accessing Contracts
Theresa Clark, MAJCOM Director, AFDW/SB Bolling
Detailed information regarding who you can, should and cannot contact during the stages of the marketing, bidding and award process.
10:30 am
Break
10:45 am
Preparing to Do Business with Prime Contractors
Nancy Deskins, Director of Corporate Management & Supplier Diversity, Lockheed Martin
11:15 am
Positioning Your Business for Last Quarter Opportunities
Sherry Freeman, Director, Office of Small Business, Washington Headquarters Services
The last quarter of each federal fiscal year is a very important time for businesses seeking access to contracts.
12:00 am
Lunch (Box Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm
One-On-One Meetings with Federal Agencies and Prime Contractor Representatives (see below)
4:00 pm
Adjourn
Agencies / Primes that participated in last year's event - invited:
General Services Administration
U.S. Dept of Energy
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
U.S. Dept of the Interior: All
U.S. Postal Service
*ONE-ON-ONE MATCHMAKING
At the start of the session, everyone will introduce themselves. You then meet with any of the agencies/primes in which you have interest in doing business. You are allowed 5 minutes - or longer if there is no line behind you. If you are patient, you will have the opportunity to meet with everyone. Make sure to bring your one-page capabilities statement and have your 30 second elevator pitch ready.
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SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT DATES:
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 8 am - 4 pm
LOCATION:
Embassy Suites, Washington, DC
900 10th Street, NW, Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-739-2001
View hotel details
Sleeping rooms: $289
(deadline for discount 3/14/14)
Group Code: NSBCW or USW
TRAVEL TO MEETING LOCATION:
From out of town: DCA/Reagan International Airport is the closest and most convenient. Taxis from the airport to the hotel are plentiful and very reasonable. Or, you may also take the Metro; the hotel is near Metro Center Metro Station. You may also fly into BWI - public transportation from BWI into DC is easily available. Flying into Dulles is not recommended. Map and Directions.
FEES: Register Here
$299: Registrant (includes Registrant, Directory, Advocate and Business Basic Members)
$230: USWCC Business Members
$210: USWCC Business Plus Members
Complimentary: Government and Large Prime Contractor Representatives
SPONSORSHIP: Register Here
Gold Sponsorship - $1,000: Includes Full Page Ad in meeting program, 6' Display Table and Two Attendees
Silver Sponsorship - $750: Includes Half Page Ad in meeting program and Two Attendees
Bronze Sponsorship - $500: Includes Quarter Page Ad in meeting program and One Attendee
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