DoD Communities Of Interest: R&D Research and Development
Subject : Special Guest at this week’s DEFTECH Coffee Call | Mr. Paul Ward, USSOCOM
Due Date: Friday September 10, 2021
Government Organization: Office of Small Business Programs for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Description :
DEFTECH Coffee Call Friday, September 10, 2021
Join us this Friday, September 10, 2021, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call. Join us and our special guest: Mr. Paul Ward, Deputy Director, Office of Small Business Programs for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Show up early at 0830 to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities.
*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.*
**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend, please let us know deftech@ncmbc.us **
The Topic of Discussion: This week, we will discuss How to Engage with the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Tips & Tricks for Doing Business with the Department of Defense.
Office of Small Business Programs for the U.S. Special Operations Command
"Advocating for small business utilization and ensuring equal opportunities to conduct business with the Command"
USSOCOM's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is designated to advocate on behalf of small businesses and strives to meet the goals mandated by Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, ensuring equal opportunities to conduct business with the Command. This office should be one of a small business' first contacts when initiating communication with USSOCOM.
The OSBP is dedicated to helping you and your business. They will explain known requirements, help you understand who buys what within the Command and can assist you in locating other likely markets within DoD and developing strategies for accessing those markets. They provide information and guidance on defense procurement policies and procedures as well as methods for identifying prime contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
The DoD and USSOCOM continually strive to increase the number of contract awards to small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically underutilized business zones. Small businesses are encouraged to contact the office directly with questions or requests to visit the command.
For more information, go to https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/small-business.aspx
USSOCOM Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
email: OSBP@socom.mil
About this Event:
COFFEE CALL DETAILS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deftech-coffee-call-tickets-127190501213?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Every Friday, 0900 Eastern, Grab your Coffee, bring your ideas, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open, informal, virtual “Coffee Call” to address your concerns and ideas regarding Innovation, Technology, and commensurate Leadership challenges. Learn about Federal technology requirements and business opportunities. Network virtually over a cup of coffee and connect with like-minded people. Learn how your innovation and technology can be applied to solve national security problems.
Why Participate: If you are tired of being lectured to and you want to voice your ideas. If you would like a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others have to say. If you are interested in Innovation, Technology, Leadership, and contracting to solve national security problems, this virtual networking event is for you. Talk, listen, ask questions, it’s your choice, but DEFTECH wants to hear from you.
Who: Industry, academia, government, and anybody that wants to discuss Innovation, Technology, Opportunities, and the Leadership attributes required to pull it all together.
Format: To get us started, DEFTECH will briefly offer a relevant Technology Leadership topic and open it up for discussion, but the participants will drive the conversations. After the open forum, DEFTECH will briefly review current opportunities, trends, and upcoming events.
When: Join us every Friday from 0900-1000 Eastern Time.
Where: Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in from your phone.
How: Join on your computer, tablet, browser through the Microsoft Teams application, or call in. However you join the discussion, we want to hear from you!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Or call in (audio only)
+1 980-296-2533,,616973864# United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 616 973 864#
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 2B303