Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | University of North Carolina, The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
For more information and to register, visit: https://mbb.ncmbc.us
The Office of Senator Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on June 13-14, 2023.
HOSTED BY:

Office of United States Senator Richard Burr
Office of United States Senator Thom Tillis
North Carolina Military Business Center
North Carolina Biotechnology Center

SYMPOSIUM PARTNERS.

UNC System
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
North Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)
Defense Alliance of North Carolina

WHEN. June 13-14, 2023, In-person
WHERE. University of North Carolina, The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Directions and Map

Half-day Pre-symposium, hosted at the NC Biotechnology Center (15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709). To participate, you must registered as a MBB participant for June 14th. A new half-day pre-symposium on June 13, 12:30-4:30 pm in the afternoon at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will focus on the truths and myths of Department of Defense (DoD) funding. Sessions will include introductions from NC Partners who strengthen the defense sector, company success stories working with the DoD/military/other government agencies, and an introduction to DoD funding.

Medical Support to the Warfighter, will connect businesses in North Carolina with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies, equipment, devices, pharmaceuticals, medical information technology and medical services. Representatives from the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, their prime vendors and major contractors – from national commands and from bases, commands and facilities in North Carolina – will highlight current technology or resource gaps and needs, future requirements and procurement processes to supply military and federal medical facilities and agencies. All medical-related businesses in North Carolina – large or small, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers – will benefit from briefings on military requirements, procurement processes and supplier qualifications, from informal networking with buyers and users, and from exhibiting or viewing demonstrations of the latest medical technologies designed to support America’s warfighters.
The Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track will feature sessions on biodefense preparedness; research & development funding and collaboration to create novel military medical solutions; and human performance.

SBA Small Business Federal Certification Webinars
2023-06-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Did you know last year the federal government purchased 600 billion dollars’ worth of goods and services from small businesses? Every year the federal government aims to utilize small businesses for at least 23% of its overall spending.
Come join the North Carolina District Office on the second Tuesday of every month to learn about the SBA’s contracting certification programs and gain a competitive edge to sell to the federal government. We will discuss the benefits of the 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, and Veteran Small Business (VetCert) certifications. Eligibility and how to apply will also be covered.
Please note: training will take place 9-11am ET and will not be recorded.

REGISTER HERE

SAME CAMPS: STEM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CAMP
2023-06-18 08:00 - 2023-06-24 17:00 | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC
SAME-USMC Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
June 18-24, 2023
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
The SAME – US Marine Corps camp is geared toward students interested in pursuing engineering related studies in college or a service academy and is built on the steps professionals encounter when working with a client to deliver sound installation and facilities related products.
Campers live, eat and complete activities as a squad of 10, under the guidance of a uniformed service member and two STEM related working professionals. Berthing is provided in Marine Corps barracks, meals are taken at galleys or in the field, and instruction is conducted at various sites aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.
BASIC APPLICATION CRITERIA: • At least 15 years of age: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior • Would like a minimum 3.2 GPA • U.S. Citizen • On track to attend college for a STEM degree • Physically fit and able to provide proof of medical insurance. Demonstrated leadership characteristics through participation in extra-curricular activities, sports, and/or community activities. • Please see the requirements for each individual camp.
COST: Registration fee for the camp is $800 (Army Camp is $100) . This total cost includes lodging, meals, materials, instruction, and mentoring. Once selected for a camp, campers must submit half of the registration fee to hold their spot. Sponsorships for the other half of the amount (or more) may be available from SAME Posts. Sponsorships are not absolutely guaranteed, and if not sponsored, you may have to pay the full fee.
TO APPLY: Visit www.same.org/camps. To begin the camp application, you must create an account in Open Water. This is a competitive process and students are selected by the sponsoring Posts.
FOR MORE CAMP INFORMATION, CONTACT: Erin Ingersoll, Camp Registrar, at erini@meetingvisions.net

EFFECTIVELY PRESENTING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE GOVERNMENT, MILITARY & PRIME CONTRACTORS
2023-06-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:

January 25, 2023 from 0900-1030
June 21, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. This training focuses on real world tips, tricks, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities.
Registration. This is a free webinar; however, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.
Register

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class
2023-06-22 07:30 - 17:00, 2023-07-20 07:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-17 07:30 - 17:00 | James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C, Coastal Carolina Community College
This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM, Contractor and Government Responsibilities, Quality Management Planning, the Contractor’s QC Plan, the Governments QA Plan, the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, Submittals, the Three Phases of Control, Testing, Documentation, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S. Upon successful completion of this class, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Re-certification is required every 5 years.
Class Hours: 7:30-5:00
Location: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C
(unless otherwise stated)
Cost: $301.00 (includes materials)
Call Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class.
Please note:
There are no fee exceptions for this class. No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class. In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted.

INSIDER PERSPECTIVES ON CMMC: A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH CYBERSECURITY LEADERS
2023-06-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 410 Glenwood Avenue #100, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the Department of Defense supply chain. It is intended to help reduce the risk of compromise of the sensitive data that exists within the supply chain.
Join us for an exciting and informative panel discussion with some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field of cybersecurity and compliance. During this event, you will learn about the latest updates on CMMC, its implications for businesses, and how to prepare for it.
Our panel discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including:

How to achieve CMMC compliance
The impact of CMMC compliance on the supply chain
The benefits of utilizing a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) as part of the compliance process

Our panelists bring a wealth of experience from various industries, including government contracting, education, and more. They will share their knowledge and provide valuable guidance on how to navigate the CMMC maze. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our panelists, who will provide their real-world experiences and insights into CMMC compliance.
By attending this event, you will gain a deeper understanding of CMMC and its requirements, as well as the strategies for achieving compliance. You will leave with actionable insights that you can apply to your organization, whether you are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in the defense industrial base.
Space is limited for this event, so register now. REGISTER HERE
About the Presenters:
Panelist – Reena Bhatia, Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
Reena Bhatia joined North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Business Development Team in January 2023. Reena is responsible for identifying lucrative federal contract opportunities and assisting businesses with understanding government solicitations, how to prepare winning proposals and to successfully execute federal contracts.
Prior to joining the team, Reena worked 28 years supporting government contractors in business growth strategy, business development, capture management and proposal solutioning. Reena has also supported commercial companies within the United States, Middle East and in the APAC region. Reena brings extensive experience helping companies do business with the federal government within the United States and overseas.
Reena holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland College Park and is an Alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program – National Cohort 7.
Panelist: Tyler Booker, Director of Advisory Services, Tego
Tyler has over five years of experience in IT risk management and assessment. Tyler has worked with Greg Manson to help build out the security service offerings of both a Raleigh-based and national MSP prior to moving to Tego. Given the experience working for a national MSP, Tyler gained expertise in a multitude of different industries ranging from healthcare and biopharmaceuticals to manufacturing and banking. This gives him a wealth of knowledge in dealing with regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA and fast-growing CMMC for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base. Tyler is both a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He is also a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP).
Moderator – Greg Manson, VP of Advisory Services, Tego
Following an 18-year career in senior IT management positions across healthcare, medical device and the pharmaceutical industries, Greg transitioned to build the Security, Audit and Compliance department for a popular Raleigh-based MSP. He moved on to do the same for a national MSP, servicing clients in all regions of the U.S. Those experiences exposed Greg to a broad spectrum of regulations, compliance initiatives and the gritty world of fighting threat actors. His primary career objective is to help customers reduce risk to their IT systems and data. Greg brings a wealth of security, audit, and compliance experience to Tego including identifying risk through assessment and mitigation, providing systems security management, internal audit and governance solutions, leading SOC 2, Type 2 attestation and ISO 27001 certification initiatives and managing client CMMC, PCI, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR and CCPA programs.
Greg is an ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He recently became a CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner allowing Tego to become a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization positioning us to assist our many customers in the Defense Industrial Base navigate the strict requirements of the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
Panelist – Ferd Irizarry, Principal/Senior Advisor, JMH Consulting
Brigadier General Ferdinand “Ferd” Irizarry served in the United States military for 36 years and retired in August 2015. Since leaving military service, he has focused on the defense industrial base. Currently, he is a principal and senior advisor with JMH Group – a DC-based consulting company. Besides consulting, he has been the Senior Mentor for planning and executing brigade theater-level military Command Post Exercises. He is also the Chairman of the Patriot Foundation – a non-profit that disperses millions of dollars in scholarships for the education of severely wounded members of the armed forces and their dependents. Before retiring, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 United States Army Reserve Command and Chief, Readiness, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve. In this capacity, he was responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and deployment of the 210k-member US Army Reserve and its multibillion-dollar operating budget.
Besides his professional military education, he holds a MA in Public Administration from Golden Gate University. In addition to the Patriot Foundation, he is a founding member/Treasurer of the Special Warfare Museum Foundation. He is a member of the Small Business Association Veteran Owned Business policy sub-committee, Defense Alliance of North Carolina, North Carolina Veterans Business Association, Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Board, and the Military Affairs Council.
Panelist – Laura Rodgers, Director, NC Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence
Laura works with the member education institutions and industry to develop programs to support cybersecurity in North Carolina. She is also the Director of Cybersecurity Practice in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, acting as the technical liaison between industry, government agencies, the Secure Computing Institute, and NC-PaCE.
Prior to joining NC State, Rodgers was the Sr. Cyber Compliance Manager for the North Carolina Military Business Center, where she helped defense contractors develop cybersecurity compliance programs.
She has held a variety of positions in the defense industry, including with Lockheed Martin’s MX and Titan Missile Programs and General Dynamics Information Technology’s urban training programs.
Ms. Rodgers holds a B.S in Accounting and an MBA from Oklahoma State University. She is a certified Data Privacy and Protection Specialist and is working toward a CMMC Certified Professional certification.

SAME Savannah Annual Program Review June 26-28, 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-28 17:00 | Marriott Riverfront, 100 Generak McIntosh Blvd., Savannah, GA, 31401
Creating the Future
Join us for:

Golf
Reception at Top Deck
Small Business Showcase
Technical Sessions
South Atlantic Division’s District Briefings

Location: Marriott Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Blvd., Savannah 31401
Questions:
Sally Riker@loweengineers.com 678-362-4257
Gwennette.parker@gmail.com 912-704-3526
Stay tuned to our Post web site: https://classic.same.org/savannah

Expanding Care for Our Veterans: VA Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
2023-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | SAS Executive Briefing Center, Cary, NC
The PACT Act, signed into law in August 2022, expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. It provides generations of veterans – and their survivors – with the care and benefits they’ve earned. As a result, North Carolina’s expansive military and veteran communities are significantly affected by the PACT Act.
The act is expected to bring an additional 3.5 million veterans into the US Department of Veterans Affairs care, which will require an emphasis on modernization, development and expansion of information technology systems. It will also require expanding claims processing for newly eligible veterans.
REGISTER HERE

This live event will explore implementation efforts of the PACT Act and regional impacts of the legislation. It will also look deeper into how North Carolina businesses can support program rollout.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams, 3030 Hoskins Road, Levan Hall Conference Room,, Fort Sill, OK, 73503
ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity
Notice ID: 2023WWTDFSB
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Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command: NAVSEA
Sub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER
Office: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
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Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
Updated Published Date: Jan 27, 2023 11:20 am PST
Original Published Date: Dec 16, 2022 03:00 pm PST
Updated Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Original Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport. Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities, set-aside opportunities, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport. Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Northwest Tech Bridge, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available).
This monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below.
Dates: February 22, 2023; March 29, 2023; April 26, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28, 2023; July 19, 2023; August 30, 2023; September 27, 2023; October 25, 2023; November 29, 2023; December 20, 2023
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: (In-Person and Virtual)
In person location:
The Vibe Coworks
19225 8th Ave NE
Suite 201
Poulsbo, WA. 98370
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Who: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes:
334511 (SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING)
541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES)
336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING)
334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING)
541614 (PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES)
541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES)
541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES)
511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS)
332710 (MACHINE SHOPS)
335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING)
811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE
The above NAICS codes are not all inclusive.
Please note, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing.
To register, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name, CAGE Code, top NAICS Code(s), individual(s) who will be attending email address, which month(s) you would like to attend, if you will be attending virtually or in-person, and attach a capability statement. Please note, due to space limitations, in-person will be first come first serve, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available). Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address

DIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET
KEYPORT , WA 98345-7610
USA

Primary Point of Contact

David Walz
david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Juliet Roske
juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil

Department of Homeland Security: Program Management Administrative Clerical and Services III (PACTS-III) Webinar
2023-06-30 11:00 - 12:30
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES III (PACTS-III) – GET READY TO BID!
Description: NCMBC staff will break down the DHS PACTS III IDIQ with specific strategies on what your company can do to be fully ready to bid. We will provide capture tips and best practices to navigate through a scorecard-based IDIQ proposal. Join the webinar to learn and network with potential teaming members on the call.
Who should attend: Companies who want to do business with DHS and don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to win a spot on DHS’s 10-year, $5.6B IDIQ.
Date: June 30, 11 AM – Virtual via Zoom
Presented by: Reena Bhatia and Moderated by: Daniel Quinn.
REGISTER HERE

Military Medical Funding Opportunities: Preparing for MHSRS 2023 and Navigating DoD Government Funding
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) is a large, annual military medical conference. This year’s conference is being held August 14-17 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL.
Attending the MHSRS allows you to hear the priorities of the Department of Defense (DoD) and its affiliated agencies and understand where your capabilities align with those priorities. It is an excellent opportunity to meet with leadership from the Defense Health Agency, the Army Futures Command, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
G2G Consulting is offering a free one-hour webinar on July 18 from noon to 1:00 p.m. This webinar will focus on the conference agenda and how to maximize your participation, access funding, and build relationships with the DoD.
Speakers:

Lt. Col. Scott F. Walter, USAF (Ret.) Ph.D., PE, director of technology transition/transfer, 59th Medical Wing, Science & Technology Office
Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH, founder and president, G2G Consulting
Greg Kapcar, MPA, vice president, G2G Consulting
Aditya Girish, Ph.D., government affairs manager & biosciences coordinator,
G2G Consulting

For further information about this webinar, visit the event website.
REGISTER

Science & Technology Forum - North Carolina's Defense Innovation Ecosystem
2023-07-19 01:00 - 16:00 | The Frontier at RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709
12:00PM-1:00PM – SPONSORS SETUP
1:00PM-1:30PM – ATTENDEE ARRIVALS, CHECK-IN & NETWORKING
1:30PM-1:40PM – WELCOME
Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina
1:40PM-1:50PM – OPENING REMARKS & RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Phil Williams, Science & Technology Committee Chair, Defense Alliance of North Carolina, Phil Williams LLC
1:50PM-2:10PM – GUEST SPEAKER
John Whiteaker, NC Strategic Engagement Director, National Security Innovation Network, U.S. Department of Defense
2:10PM-2:45PM – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Dr. John Hardin, Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation, North Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Science, Technology & Innovation
2:45PM-3:00PM – COMPANY BRIEF
Steve Wilkenski, CEO & Founder of BNNano
3:00PM-3:30PM – Additional company technology briefs – to be announced
3:30PM-4:00PM – CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING
4:00PM – ADJOURN
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Click here to Register!
No cost to attend. Interested in showcasing your products & services during the event? Consider a low-investment sponsorship.
Arrive early for NETWORKING! Program begins promptly at 1:30pm. Forum will be held on the ground floor in Classroom A
The Frontier Building, 800 Park Offices Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Parking is complimentary. Registration will close once max capacity is reached. Limited to 60.
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People, Ideas and Technology, in that Order
Over the last two decades, we’ve seen a shift in the nature of security threats, from the emergence of networked insurgency to the growth of cyber threats, the conditions of warfare are as unpredictable as ever.
In these times of growing uncertainty, the strategies that have served us for nearly 100 years have become insufficient and unsustainable. We need to build a more agile and adaptive resource to meet the unpredictable threats of the future.
NSIN and its programs serve to develop a new alliance between defense, academia, and venture communities whose collaboration is imperative in the service of our national security.
Diversity Powers the Network
NSIN is an unrivaled problem-solving network that adapts to the emerging needs of those who serve in the defense of our national security. We offer programs and services that connect innovators across communities that might not traditionally cross paths. By combining problem-solvers from different kinds of communities, we create powerful and unexpected effects. Our ability to harness our diversity for the common good is one of the greatest advantages of our country. This source of power is a bedrock principle of our union, as expressed in its motto, “E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One).”
Solving for Uncertainty
The defense community, working on the front line of conflict, has a deep understanding of the emerging need for innovation in national security. For service members, these problems are their daily reality. Their insight and commitment make service members vital participants in the National Security Innovation Base.
The academic enterprise of discovery has important things to offer both of these markets.
The startup venture represents the most agile mechanism for innovation. By focusing on developing a minimum viable product and the conservation of capital, startups have emerged as engines of innovation that create better, cheaper, and faster solutions. NSIN is a network that brings together the values of service, discovery, and speed. Together, these forces will drive the innovations that help us realize the better, safer world we want to share.

Teaming Partner Selection Process – How to Select the Best Team Members
2023-07-19 11:00 - 11:45
Teaming is commonplace when bidding on government contracts. However, not all teaming partners are good team partners to get the win. Learn how to improve your team member selection process – from when to start looking for partners to signing the teaming agreement. You will learn several techniques to help you understand how to improve the quality of partners you select to improve your probability of win. We will also discuss how your team impacts evaluation – the government’s view of your team.
When: July 19, 2023 at 11 AM EST
Where: Virtual on Zoom for Government, Webinar. Log-in credentials will be emailed out the day prior to the webinar.
Registration. This is a free webinar. However; registration is required. Click here to register.

Defense Technology Summit
2023-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
The second annual Defense Technology Summit (DTS) is hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office. The DTS is held in conjunction with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 26-27 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The DTS will highlight the advanced technology needs of major military commands in North Carolina and of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the correlating capabilities of the innovation ecosystem in North Carolina and the southeast. The DTS will establish a dialogue and partnerships between industry, academia and government to address the future technology needs of America’s warfighters.

Beginning with a pressing tactical scenario and followed by a series of in-depth roundtable discussions, thought leaders, with diverse views, will explore pressing needs and how they may be addressed collaboratively through an expansive innovation ecosystem. Discussions will include topics such as emerging technologies, collaboration for innovation, and the future of warfare in the face of mounting threats, and demonstrations of dual-use advanced technologies that may help satisfy rapidly evolving requirements.

Why participate:

a single day, a single location to meet and interact with government, academia, and industry innovators
an opportunity to spend the following day with major defense contractors attending the AUSA Summit & Expo
learn what others are doing that may help provide solutions to your organization’s gaps/problems
expand your connections with the North Carolina Innovation Ecosystem

When. July 25, 2023

Where.
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Tony Rand Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room (building #7)
2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC

Register. For more information or to register, visit: https://defense.ncmbc.us/.

Webinar: Export Education: Export Controls (Licensing)
2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Please join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) for a free webinar, led by Mike Allocca of Allocca Enterprises, to learn about Export Controls (Licensing).
Have you sent your exports under No License Required (NLR) on your Shippers Export Declaration (SED)? When was the last time you verified that your products do not require a license to export? Did you know that an export can require three licenses including the product, the end user, and the country of final destination? Did you know that violations of the Export Administration Regulations for civil penalties have been increased from $10,000 to $50,000 per violation and criminal penalties have been increased from 10 years in jail to 20 years? If you’re unfamiliar with how to use and check the commerce control list and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), then this class is for you.
Topics covered in this webinar include:

Reviewing US export control agencies and how to find them.
Understanding the three ways an export can be licensed.
Knowing your customer and asking five mandatory questions.
Using due diligence reviewing the seven lists from denied parties to sanctioned countries.
Determining if your product requires a license.
Understanding ECCN classifications and country chart specific requirements.
Using the Commerce Control List (CCL).
Filling out export documentation.
Applying for a Department of Commerce license.Webinar

REGISTER HERE

Understanding the Role of Business Development for Long-Term Success
2023-08-01 09:00 - 10:00
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host a webinar titled “Understanding the Role of Business Development for Long-Term Success.”
When. August 1, 2023 at 0900.
Where. Virtual. Log-in credentials will be emailed out the day prior.
About. Are you curious about the role of business development and how it can drive long-term success for your company? Join us for an engaging webinar that delves deep into the world of business development and its significance in shaping the future of your organization. Learn the basic steps to building a repeatable and sustainable business development practice to grow as a Prime and as a Subcontractor.
In this webinar, we will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of business development and its strategic importance in driving sustainable growth. Our expert presenters, seasoned business professionals with a wealth of experience, will guide you through the fundamental concepts, best practices, and real-world examples that highlight the transformative power of effective business development.
Topics that will be covered:

Defining Business Development: Explore the multifaceted nature of business development and gain clarity on its role within the broader scope of your organization. Understand how it differs from sales, marketing, and other business functions.
Strategic Thinking and Opportunity Identification: Learn how to adopt a strategic mindset and proactively identify new opportunities for growth and expansion. Discover techniques for market analysis, competitor assessment, and identifying untapped niches.
Collaboration and Cross-functional Alignment: Understand the importance of cross-functional collaboration in successful business development. Learn how to align different teams and departments within your organization to foster synergy and maximize growth opportunities.
Performance Measurement and ROI: Explore effective methodologies for measuring the success of your business development initiatives. Learn how to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), track progress, and evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of your efforts.

By attending this webinar, you will gain a holistic understanding of business development and its impact on long-term success. Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or a professional seeking to enhance your strategic thinking skills, this webinar is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge from experts in the field.
Registration. This is a free webinar. Registration is required in order to receive log-in credentials. Click here to register.

Automation… Safety Assumed… Webinar
2023-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Presented by Jason Low, Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
This webinar is for any small-medium size company that is considering automation for the first time, or is looking at I4.0 technologies and is uncertain of the safety implications of such a journey.
The mission of autonomous systems is task execution. Interactions by non-system agents (humans) are not to occur. Light curtains, pressure mats and physical barriers have long been the elements which provide signaling and subsequent safety for workers. Join us as we review technologies that are switching out the old guard and the evolution of the standards that have protected humans from machines for decades. We will see that with new autonomy (cobots, AMRs, AGVs, ALTs, etc.), new safety paradigms emerge, and new standards must be developed. We will investigate old and new standards alike and offer insights on why and how they may impact your operations and decision-making.
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Jason Low is a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, where he assists clients with automation strategies and their understanding how Industry 4.0 technologies can be leveraged within their own operations. Jason comes to IES with 25 years of teaching and automation experience at NCSU, including a tenure in the computer industry where he served as a manufacturing engineer. In his IES role, Jason works with a broad array of North Carolina companies and a network of people and resources that contribute to one of the most important sectors of North Carolina’s economy, manufacturing. Jason is excited to bring his system mindset and knowledge of automation and processes to help solve the challenges faced by many of North Carolina’s small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEET) from the University of Maine and a Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) from
NC State University.

The Importance of Understanding the Process Approach Before Implementing ISO 9001 QMS Webinar
2023-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Presented by Nora Milley, Improvement Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES)
This webinar is for:

Anyone who wants to understand how to implement, maintain and improve an effective Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 (including AS9100 and/or IATF 16949)
Anyone with intentions to implement a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 (including AS9100 or IATF 16949)
Members of Leadership and/or in charge of Quality Management Systems
Internal Auditors
Management Representatives

In many cases, when organizations seek help to implement management systems, they focus only on the requirements of the standard without pausing to understand the full intent and principles of the quality management system standards. Understanding the principles of the standard and the process approach will help bring more clarity to the requirements.
From this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of defining processes correctly and the difference between processes, procedures, and areas/functions. These differences are often confused which, in most cases, complicates the understanding and application of the requirements.
By applying the process approach, organizations will be on the right track to have a system they can manage and that is focused to give value to their activities and to achieve the desired organizational results.
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Nora Janette Milley is a management systems and quality improvement specialist with NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). Nora assists organizations pursuing quality management systems registration to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring in manufacturing, service, automotive and aerospace. Nora leads all the core quality tools which include the training and facilitation of problem-solving methodologies, product and process failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), and product development processes (APQP). She also trains, coaches and mentors organizations in project management. Even though she specializes in quality systems, she provides support in Lean, Six Sigma and the Baldrige/NCAfE programs. Nora’s bilingual ability supports other disciplines within IES when clients require coaching or training for their Hispanic workforce. Nora’s manufacturing and quality experience started in Mexico City, first with the beverage industry and then the automotive industry. Nora has more than 20 years of experience facilitating, implementing, auditing and maintaining quality management systems and quality tools such as ISO 9000, QS 9000, APQP, PPAP and FMEA. For five of those years, she served the automotive industry across North America in project management, process optimization, industrial engineering, problem-solving, training and facilitation programs. Nora joined IES in 2006, helping more than 20 companies implement their management systems. She performed over 70 audits and trained over 400 internal auditors in the various standards ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO/TS 16949:2009, AS9100 B and AS9100C. Before coming back to IES, Nora served as director of quality for a manufacturing company serving the aerospace, bio-med and alternative energy industries; as part of the leadership team, she managed the quality and logistics groups and ensured that the company was able to meet AS9100, customer and regulatory requirements. Since Nora came back to IES in 2018, she has continued to coach, audit and train numerous companies of a diversity of industries on Quality Management Systems principles, techniques and supporting tools on site and within the virtual environment. She enjoys contributing to the success of her clients by guiding them on the implementation of practices that provide value and are aligned with their strategic direction and objectives. Nora has presented at several ASQ international conferences. Nora has a B.S. in industrial engineering (1999) from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City. She is an ASQ certified quality improvement associate (CQIA), Exemplar Global Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Certified Supplier Auditor, AS9100D Internal Auditor.
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INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING
2023-08-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:

January 11, 2023 from 0900-1030
April 19, 2023 from 0900-1030
August 16, 2023 from 0900-1030
December 6, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering and non-personal services; marketing a business to the federal government; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; locating, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.
Registration. This is a free webinar; however, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.
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Women Business Leaders Forum
2023-08-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Cape Fear Community College, N Building, Room 202, 411 Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401
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The mission of Defense Alliance of North Carolina Women Business Leaders Forum is simple: EMPOWER Women Business Leaders in the Defense Industry with the following goals in mind:

Purposeful Growth: We seize every opportunity to drive our business to new heights.
Entrepreneurial Vision: We work strategically on our business, nurturing its expansion.
Empowered Leadership: We continuously refine our skills, becoming dynamic and influential leaders.
Innovate to Thrive: Embracing the bigger picture, we implement cutting-edge business practices.
Stronger Together: We uplift and support each other, fostering a community of growth.
Connecting Trailblazers: Elevating women by leveraging our diverse network.
Forge Collaborative Pathways: Creating unrivaled networking and partnership opportunities.
Ignite Creative Excellence: We adapt imaginative sales and marketing strategies that set us apart.

Agenda
9-9:30 a.m.
Arrivals, Check-in, Badge Pick-up, Networking Coffee and Breakfast Pastries provided by Apple Annie’s Bakery
9:30-9:40 a.m.
Welcome & Recognition of Distinguished Guests
Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina
Topic: The diverse makeup of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina including women in the military, government agencies, academia, associations and professional services.
9:40-10 a.m.
Welcome
Natalie English, President & CEO, Wilmington Chamber
10-10:20 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Iris Phillips, President/CEO Grace Federal Solutions, LLC., Women in Business Leaders Forum Chair, Defense Alliance of North Carolina
Topic: How women can and are supporting the defense industry in various leadership roles.
10:20-10:40 a.m.
Special Guest Speaker
Elaine Marshall, Secretary of State
Topic: Overcoming obstacles to become the first woman ever elected to a statewide, executive branch office in North Carolina. A true activist for women’s issues winning numerous state and national awards for women’s leadership.
10:40-11 a.m.
Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Fiona Baxter, Associate Director, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and Assistant Director, North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP)
Topic: The road to success in leading the charge to securing more than $12 million dollars in funding from the Department of Defense to support the NC DoD supply chain impacting the defense industry and supporting the warfighter.
11-11:30 a.m.
Featured Author, “All That I Am Now That I Know”
Teresa Spangler, Founder & CEO, Plazabridge Group
Topic: 17 Life Lessons for Entrepreneurs on Winning Big, Failing Big and Dusting Off Your A#S to Do It All Over.
11:30 a.m.-noon
Networking Break & Book Signing
“All That I Am Now That I Know”
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Catered Lunch by Pine Valley Market
12:30-1 p.m.
Keynote Lunch Speaker
Machelle Baker, Secretary of the NC Department of Commerce
Topic: “You can’t be what you can’t see.”
As a native North Carolinian and mother of twin daughters, she is passionate about improving the status of women in our state. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum and OnBoard NC. Some of her work includes creating a Women’s Innovation Network at Biogen and the Lady Cardinals STEM Program for High School students while at North Carolina Department of Administration. “Improving the status of women in North Carolina is not just a woman’s issue — it is a family, poverty, and economic issue.”
1-1:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
1:15-2 p.m.
Networking
2 p.m.
Event Concludes
Presented by:
Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives

Demystifying the New Federal Cybersecurity Regulations
2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
The North Carolina Military Business Center, North Carolina State University and the NC-PaCE (North Carolina Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence) will host a “Demystifying the New Federal Cybersecurity Regulations” webinar on August 22, 2023. Instruction will be provided by Laura Rodgers, Director of Cybersecurity Practice, Secure Computing Institute and Director, NC Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence at North Carolina State University.
When. August 22, 2023 starting at 10:00 am.
Where. Virtual. Log-in credentials will be emailed out the day prior.
Who Should Attend. All federal contractors
About. There have been an unprecedented number of changes in cybersecurity compliance regulations and standards in the federal government contracting space over the past few months. It is difficult to keep up wiith all the changes, and even more difficult to understand how the changes will affect your company. Join us as we help “demystify” the changes and help you understand how to implement the new regulations and standards in your company.
Recent changes include:

CMMC rulemaking is not complete and is now scheduled to roll out (slowly) in the Fall of 2024.
NIST SP 800-171 is undergoing a 3rd revision and is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2024.
New DFARS clause – 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.
New VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) regarding cybersecurity
New FAR clause: FAR 52.204-27, bans TikTok, or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance
Three new DHS cybersecurity regulations (effective July 1, 2023)

Registration. This is a free webinar; however, registration is required to receive the log-in credentials. To register visit: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=200173

UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING MATCHFORCE.ORG
2023-08-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates:

January 18, 2023 from 0900-1030
April 26, 2023 from 0900-1030
August 23, 2023 from 0900-1030
December 13, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market research. In this training you will learn how MatchForce can be utilized to: match your business to contract opportunities automatically; effectively search and filter the internal database of federal contracting data; and help businesses (both prime and subcontractors) along with contracting officers do in-depth market research. Additionally, prime contractors will learn how to use the search function to search for businesses to perform subcontracting tasks, or to view businesses in an area that can perform work in certain industries. Potential subcontractors will learn how to use the search function to search for prime contractors that they may be able to partner with. Finally, you will learn how to easily access MatchForce’s internal database of federal contracting opportunities, government purchase card opportunities and future, forecast opportunities to always be aware of opportunities for your business.
Registration. This is a free webinar; however, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.
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Manufacturing Meet-up Monthly Meeting
2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join us for the monthly conversation!
Meet-ups are open forums, and designed for peer conversations, so bring any manufacturing topics you would like to discuss!
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Small Business Event - Small Business Roundtable
2023-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable on 8/24/2023 from 2:00pm-4:00pm EST. Government participants will be the PEO for Tactical Information Systems (PEO TIS), Director of Procurement, and Director of the Office of Small Business Programs. This session will be hosted virtually. Connection details will be provided upon selection to attend.
Please note this session will be different than previous sessions. This session will highlight PEO TIS. As a part of USSOCOM SOF-AT&L, it is the mission of the PEO for Tactical Information Systems to lead the rapid and focused acquisition of state-of-the-art sensors and associated C2, emplacement, recovery, and tactical communication systems across all domains to enable total situational awareness for the SOF Warfighter. Intent of these meetings: SB Roundtables are intended to for USSOCOM to assess the state of its SB program and to allow small businesses to discuss barriers to doing business with USSOCOM, provide input as to what USSOCOM is Small Business Event – Small Business Roundtable Aug 01,doing well, and provide suggestions for ways to make doing business with USSOCOM easier. These roundtables are not meant to be an opportunity for firms to present their capabilities to USSOCOM, or to receive a forecast of upcoming requirements USSOCOM would like to have participation from all socio-economic categories and a variety of industries. Space is limited to 100 individuals; therefore, participation is restricted to one connection per small business. Therefore, each firm shall only submit one request for one individual to attend. Please note that multiple people from the same firm may participate, as long as it is from the same connection (ex. Multiple people gather in a conference room and participate using the conference room computer.) Requesting multiple slots may result in no participants from the firm being selected to participate. Expected of attendees: We are actively soliciting your comments/feedback. Please be willing and prepared to engage/discuss. When discussing barriers or ways to do business easier, please provide examples of issues and possible solutions.
TO REQUEST AN INVITATION: If interested in participating, please fill out all of the information at the following link: https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/Small-Business-Roundtable-Invitation-Request.aspx
Even if you requested an invitation to a previous roundtable but were not selected to attend, you must respond to this notice in order to be considered for this roundtable.
The criteria considered when selecting attendees (in no particular order and not listed in order of importance)

Socioeconomic status (we would like representation from each socioeconomic category (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB)
Products and/or services provided (we lean more towards firms that provide what we buy, but want a variety of industries represented)
Experience with USSOCOM (we would like a mix of experienced and inexperienced firms)
The last time your firm has attended a SB Roundtable (we want to afford all firms an opportunity to attend a roundtable)
When your request to attend was received; and – Where your firm is located (we would like a mix of local and non-local firms).

Responses are due by 8:00:00 AM local time on 8/7/2023. Invitations for those selected to attend will be sent out no later than close of business on 8/15/2023. You may still submit a response after the due date. However, late submissions will be accommodated on a space available basis.
If not selected for this event, or if your response is received after the due date, your contact information will be added to the list of companies interested in attending future events.

FREIGHT CARRIER REGISTRATION PROGRAM (FCRP) – INS AND OUTS THAT EVERY FREIGHT COMPANY MUST KNOW!
2023-08-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom for Government
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center on August 25 at 11:30 am for a webinar on “Freight Carrier Registration Program (FCRP) – Ins and Outs that Every Freight Company MUST Know.”
When. August 25, 2023 at 11:30 am.
About. The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Freight Carrier Registration Program (SDDC FCRP) is a critical initiative that ensures utmost compliance and efficiency in freight transportation within the military logistics sphere. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the SDDC FCRP, exploring its core principles, benefits, and impact on freight carriers operating within the military distribution network. Gain invaluable insights from industry-expert who will provide expert guidance on meeting the stringent compliance standards set by SDDC.
From understanding registration requirements to optimizing operations for streamlined military freight handling, this webinar is tailored for carriers seeking to thrive within the SDDC’s logistics landscape. We will equip you with practical tools and best practices to navigate through the FCRP seamlessly, ensuring your company’s alignment with the military’s mission-critical logistics needs.
Whether you are a seasoned industry veteran or new to military freight transportation, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions with experts from the field.
Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now to unlock the true potential of the SDDC FCRP Program and elevate your freight operations to new heights of efficiency, reliability, and compliance within the military logistics ecosystem.
Registration. This is a free webinar; however, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.
Registration link: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=202552
