The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive, Director of Procurement, and Office of Small Business Programs Director will discuss USSOCOM’s small business programs and doing business with the Command. This session will include a brief overview of SOF AT&L followed by an open Q&A.

SOF AT&L Contracting Officers and Program Managers will conduct roundtable discussions with attendees on the different communication mediums (e.g., SAM.gov, Industry Days, etc.) used to forecast or discuss new requirements with industry and the limitations on communications during the formal source selection process. This session will allow industry to obtain an understanding of how the Government communicates requirements to industry through the various stages of the acquisition process. The intent of these exchanges is to provide industry with insight on the process and limits of Government exchanges and to gain insight from industry on areas where SOF AT&L can improve in its communication with industry. The session will also focus on Request for Proposals (RFP) Sections L and M, highlighting keys to submitting successful proposals. These discussions between Government and industry foster collaboration, exchange of best practices, and ensure industry partners are well-informed to navigate the proposal submission process efficiently.

This session is closed to the media and requires advanced registration (2 per company max).

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SOF AT&L Contracting Officers and Program Managers will conduct roundtable discussions with attendees on the different communication mediums (e.g., SAM.gov, Industry Days, etc.) used to forecast or discuss new requirements with industry and the limitations on communications during the formal source selection process. This session will allow industry to obtain an understanding of how the Government communicates requirements to industry through the various stages of the acquisition process. The intent of these exchanges is to provide industry with insight on the process and limits of Government exchanges and to gain insight from industry on areas where SOF AT&L can improve in its communication with industry. The session will also focus on Request for Proposals (RFP) Sections L and M, highlighting keys to submitting successful proposals. These discussions between Government and industry foster collaboration, exchange of best practices, and ensure industry partners are well-informed to navigate the proposal submission process efficiently.

This session is closed to the media and requires advanced registration (2 per company max).

APPLY

Registration desks available to get printed badges, holders and lanyards, event bags, and event information.

Registration desks available to get printed badges, holders and lanyards, event bags, and event information.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Research and Engineering (R&E) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Director present SBIR 101 followed by DoD Component specific presentations from The U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force (AFWERX), CBD, DARPA, MDA, U.S. Navy, and USSOCOM. In this session, you will receive an introduction to the SBIR/STTR program and understand their specific instruction on how best to support the varied Department of Defense (DoD).

SOFWERX and SOF AT&L Acquisition Resources will provide an overview of how industry, academia, laboratories, and others can leverage the SOFWERX platform to do business with USSOCOM to help address the challenging problems facing our warfighters.

This one-day seminar will be executed by The Honor Foundation. Ideal for military personnel that are 24 to 18 months out from retirement or separation from active duty service. The seminar will provide attendees with: 

• A clear understanding of what motivates you and Why. Why is it not about making money--that’s a result. Why is a purpose, cause, or belief. It’s the very reason you exist. Once you can clearly articulate your Why, things become more clear throughout transition.

• A simple way to pitch yourself, your experience, and your overall value proposition.

• The secret to discovering the right transition coach and mentor, which can be the difference between finding your dream job and living a nightmare.

• Ways to connect with others efficiently, effectively, and meaningfully during your transition.

 

*This seminar requires a separate pre-registration and is not open to walk-ins.  Please check back for additional details once registration is open.

The first official remarks of inaugural SOF Week 2024!