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SUMMARY:The Genesis Legacy Experience: A Christmas Gala & Golf Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate philanthropy as we honor our achievements and fundraise to support the future endeavors of the Special Operations Genesis Foundation. Join us for the Inaugural Genesis Gala & Golf Weekend! Celebrate the season as we honor our heroes and raise vital funds for the Special Operations Genesis Foundation. Enjoy a festive gala\, a prestigious golf tournament\, and the spirit of giving back. Let’s tee up for a cause! \n\nLive Entertainment by Celebrity ArtistJoe Everson \nLive Auction & Raffles \n\nStaccato P Firearm\nInclusive Getaway at The Pinehurst Resort\nCustom Knife from Ronin & more!\n\nGENESIS LEGACY SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT\nSunday\, December 8 | Pinehurst No. 2 & No. 4\nFoursome teams & Individual spots are limited! Experience an exciting kickoff with a jump by the United States Parachute Association Special Forces Foundation Jump Team.\nContact Event Director Ms. Jamie Aguirre to sign up:\njaguirre@sogfoundation.org \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/the-genesis-legacy-experience-a-christmas-gala-golf-weekend/
LOCATION:Pinehurst Resort (Carolina Hotel)
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SUMMARY:NAVFAC Southeast Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE) is hosting an Industry Day in Jacksonville\, FL on December 9 from 8 am to 5 pm. \nThe Industry Day will provide an avenue for NAVFAC SE to discuss its mission\, goals\, and contracting opportunities with private industry. There will be opportunities to exchange ideas\, have open dialogs\, and network with industry professionals. \nRegister \nDecember 2024 NAVFAC Southeast Industry Day \nNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE) is hosting an Industry Day at the University of North Florida\, Adam W. Herbert University Center\, 12000 Alumni Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL 32224 on Monday\, December 9\, 2024\, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. \nThe Industry Day will provide an avenue for NAVFAC SE to discuss its mission\, goals\, and contracting opportunities with private industry. There will be opportunities to exchange ideas\, have open dialogs\, and network with industry professionals. The intent of this engagement is to specifically address the following: \n\nCOMMUNICATE upcoming contracting opportunities including an in-depth overview of upcoming large construction programs.\n\n\nENGAGE with industry to find ways to accelerate performance of construction\, repair\, and services at all levels\, and to increase contractor interest and intrigue on future contracting pursuits.\n\n\nLISTEN to Industry feedback on things we can do to improve.\n\n\nImprove EXECUTION speed by relying more on small business at ‘arms reach/quicker response’ at our 20 field offices across our AOR.\n\nNAVFAC SE provides engineering support to the warfighter through major and minor construction\, architect-engineer design\, environmental support\, public works\, and facility support services. NAVFAC SE area of operations covers 12 states in the Southeastern United States and other areas in the Caribbean. \nWho Should Attend:  Any contractor interested in contracting and subcontracting opportunities with NAVFAC SE. \nRegistration is FREE\, OPTIONAL $20 box lunch\, coordinated by SAME Jacksonville\, will be available at the link below: \nRegister at: https://samejax.org/meetinginfo.php?id=214&ts=1728039884 \nRegistration is limited to no more than three individuals per company to maximize event availability. \nFor additional information about doing business with NAVFAC SE\, visit the public portal page at: https://atlantic.navfac.navy.mil/NAVFAC-Worldwide/NAVFAC-Southeast/Contract-Opportunities/ \nSchedule and information will be updated as finalized.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/navfac-southeast-industry-day/
LOCATION:University of North Florida\, Adam W. Herbert University Center\,\, 12000 Alumni Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32224
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville District Industry Day – Jacksonville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 8\, 2024\n1700-1900 Welcome Ice Breaker – Hyatt Place\, Downtown Jacksonville \nMonday\, December 9\, 2024\n0800-1630 NAVFAC SE Industry Day – Adam W. Herbert University Center\, University of \nNorth Florida 1800-2000 Networking Event – Hyatt Place\, Downtown Jacksonville \nTuesday\, December 10 – SAME Jacksonville Post Industry Day\, Hyatt Place\, Downtown Jacksonville \n\n\n \n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\n0730-0945 Registration & Breakfast\n0830-0900 OpeningRemarks:\n0900-1015 Agency Briefings\n1015-1100 Networking Break\n1100-1200 Agency Briefings\n1200-1300 Networking Break / Lunch\n1300-1430 Agency Briefings – USACE South Atlantic Region\n1515-1615Networking Break\n1430-1515 Agency Briefings – USACE South Atlantic Region Cont.\n1545-1615Agency Briefings – USACE Jacksonville\n1615-1645Agency Briefings – NAVFAC SE\n1645-1700Closing Comments\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 11\, Golf Tournament\, Deer Creek Country Club. \n**Please note that this is a Preliminary Agenda and is subject to change.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/jacksonville-district-industry-day-jacksonville-fl/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront\, 225 E Coastline Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202
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SUMMARY:ACC APG S3CoE FY 25 Q~1 Virtual Symposium~ Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
DESCRIPTION:The following information is posted on SAM.gov for the upcoming ACC APG S3CoE FY 25 Q~1 virtual symposium~ Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Today for DoD Acquisitions. \nSynopsis: The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Source Selection Support Center of Excellence (S3CoE) will host its FY 25 Q~1 virtual symposium entitled\, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Today for DoD Acquisitions on Wednesday\, 11 December 2024\, from 9:00-10:30 am Eastern Time (ET) online via Microsoft Teams. \nThe purpose of the symposium is to afford our industry and government partners an opportunity to receive CMMC program updates. \nOur guest panelist is Mr. Buddy Dees\, Director\, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program\, Office of the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity\, Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO). \nThis event is open to industry and government. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome\nPanelist introduction\nDiscuss CMMC Today\nAudience chat questions and answers\nClosing remarks\n\nPlease send CMMC Today symposium questions no later than 21 November 2024. The RSVP deadline date to attend the symposium is 4 December 2024. \nPlease send questions and RSVP requests to the ACC APG S3CoE email address usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-s3coe@army.mil \nThe Microsoft Teams Live Event symposium link with instructions will be sent to registrants on 5 December 2024 no later than 10:00 am ET. \nSymposium Date and Time: 11 December 2024\, 9-10:30 am (ET) \nLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams Live Event \nPlease call 410-278-SNOW (7669) for inclement weather updates on day of symposium. Post symposium information: \nThe symposium slides\, questions\, answers and the post symposium summary will be posted on SAM.gov no later than 18 December 2024 (a recording will not be available). \nPlease find attached the RSVP form and the posted SAM.gov link listed below. \nhttps://sam.gov/opp/c76c23ad56b14676837318ac99fa3179/view \nACC APG S3CoE \nThis announcement is in accordance with FAR 15.201 and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or proposal abstracts. The symposium presentation is intended to provide information to industry and government without the promise of a current or future contract. Attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to any potential solicitation. The government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred to participate in this event as a panel or audience member.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/acc-apg-s3coe-fy-25-q1-virtual-symposium-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc/
LOCATION:Virtual: Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY:2024 Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 17\, 2024 from 0900-1030\nMay 22\, 2024 from 0900-1030\nSeptember 11\, 2024 from 0900-1030\nDecember 11\, 2024 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. 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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2024-introduction-to-federal-contracting-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECT Live Get plugged into what's happening in DoD Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required \nSend questions and topics you’d like to hear about to connectlive@dau.edu \nContracting can be confusing\, right? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a place you could drop in\, ask questions\, and get answers from Contracting Subject Matter Experts from across the DoD? Well now you can. DAU introduces CONNECT Live. \nCONNECT Live is where contracting professionals learn from each other. Ask questions\, share best practices\, discover valuable tools & resources\, and so much more. Nothing is off limits. Best of all\, it is a place where contracting professionals can connect with each other\, and leverage our collective contracting knowledge.\nDAU invites you to get plugged in with the DoD contracting community each week for 1 hour at CONNECT Live! Participation for the full hour of the weekly CONNECT Live is eligible for one CLP for each full session you attend if your organization approves. In order to record the CLP you will need to submit a request for the CLP through your organization’s process for awarding and tracking CLP’s. \nJoin Event\n(Join now-button active a half hour prior to start time) \nIf the join now button does not work\, copy and paste the following into your browser: \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjIxM2Y3MjktNjcwNS00NGIwLTkzOTAtMjNmZTY3ZGFjMDRk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221c21be44-2435-49bf-bc1f-cba317187058%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2282b88090-54ce-419a-89e6-bce9c5def643%22%7d \nCall in for audio only: 571-403-9146\nConference ID: 446 131 617 #
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/conect-live-get-plugged-into-whats-happening-in-dod-contracting/
LOCATION:Virtual: Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - A PRIMER ON SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (SCRM) AND DOD CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCRM
DESCRIPTION:The concept of the DoD supply chain is key to understanding the security of the lifecycle of acquisition.  Learn about supply chains and the DoD contract requirements found in contracts. Let’s talk about questions to ask around supply chain risk management to verify the requirements are in place and active.  Raise your cybersecurity literacy and we’ll have some fun while we are at it. \nREGISTER \n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\nProfessor of Cybersecurity
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-a-primer-on-supply-chain-risk-management-scrm-and-dod-contract-requirements-for-scrm/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Small Business Webinar (12/13/2024) "Doing Business with GSA"
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nGeneral Services Administration (GSA)\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a 30 minute Webinar – “How to do Business with GSA”.  Webinar is open to all small businesses looking for additional information and guidance on GSA and our opportunities.  Webinar will be hosted by GSA Region 6 Small Business Technical Advisor\, Bill Strobel\, on Friday\, December 13\, 2024 from 9:00am – 9:30am CT. \nRegister in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-murT8vGjl4iVsSOUn8GDgMl1QSUaY \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-webinar-12-13-2024-doing-business-with-gsa/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:NUWC Division\, Keyport Industry Engagement - Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
DESCRIPTION: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 the Command. Industry will also hear from Washington State APEX Accelerator\, Northwest Tech Bridge\, and other Small Business Deputies (if available). \nThis monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below. \nDecember 18. \nTime: 10:00am – 11:00am (PDT) \nLocation: (In-Person and Virtual) \nIn person location: \nThe Vibe Coworks \n19225 8th Ave NE \nSuite 201 \nPoulsbo\, WA. 98370 \nPlease note\, space is very limited.  We ask that only one person per company attend in-person.  You may be notified that you will have to attend virtually if space runs out. \nVirtual: Microsoft Teams \nWho: This event is best suited for industry partners with North American Industry Classification Series (NAICS) codes: \n23 – Construction \n31 – 33 Manufacturing \n51- Information \n54 – Professional\, Scientific and Technical Services \n56 – Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services \n61- Educational Services \n81 – Other Services \n(FY23 Top NAICS include: 334511\, 541330\, 541519\, 332710\, 238350\, 513210) \nAdditionally\, this event is intended for SeaPort Multiple Award Contract (MAC) holders \nThe above NAICS codes are not all inclusive. \nPlease note\, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/nuwc-division-keyport-industry-engagement-wednesday-with-the-deputy-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus\, Venture Center\, Raleigh\, NC
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (New Bern)
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen. February 18\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00. \nWhere. Craven Community College\, \nAMC 102 Bosch Building\n800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC 28562 \nDescription: Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.  \nAttend this session to learn:  \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs \n\n\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.  \n\n\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities \n\n\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities \n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.  \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-innovation-and-technology-itec-seminars-new-bern/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Defense Funding for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of North Carolina Coalition for Defense Research (NC CDR) (an informal collaboration of university-based research entities coordinated by the NC Military Business Center)\,  The Institute for Convergent Science and Innovate Carolina at UNC Chapel Hill will host a 90-minute hybrid seminar “Unlocking Defense Funding for Researchers” to explain why you may want to consider DoD funding for your research\, the approach to funding and how it differs from National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH)\, and how you can connect with people at DoD. A Q&A discussion will be held after the talk. \nWhere. In-person or virtual attendance available. \nIn-person: Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 East Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514\n*In-person seating is limited to 40 people*\n \nLunch is provided courtesy of The Institute for Convergent Science and Innovate Carolina at UNC Chapel Hill.  \nVirtual: Attendance login credentials will be sent prior to session. \nParking. There is a parking deck at 125 East Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514\n \nFeatured Speaker.  Julia G. Barzyk\, PhD.  Founder\, Wise Investigator LLC and Former Army Research Office PI. Julia teaches PIs the hidden curriculum of the funding process so they can grow their careers. Previously\, Julia served for 10 years as Program Manager at the U.S. Army Research Office where she managed a portfolio of basic research in geoscience and civil engineering\, and also had management responsibilities for University Research Initiatives (URI) programs: Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) and the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP).  She also led the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) capacity-building program for the Army. Julia earned a PhD in Geophysical Sciences and an MS in Environmental Science & Public Policy from the University of Chicago and an MS in Geological Sciences (University of Florida) and a BA in Geology (University of Rochester). \nTarget Audience: STEM academics new to or experienced in the defense funding ecosystem. \nWhy Attend. Money and Interesting Opportunities \n\nUnderstanding the size of DoD annual research and development budget\nLearning the “flavors of DoD money\,” 6.1 (basic)\, 6.2 (applied) and 6.3 (advanced technology development)\nUnderstanding DoD’s focus on dual-use technology\nBrief summary of DoD’s fourteen critical technology areas\n\nSeed Areas: Biotech\, Quantum Science\, Future Gen Wireless\, Advanced Materials\nEffective Adoption Areas: Trusted AI & Autonomy\, Integrated Network Systems-of Systems\, Microelectronics\, Space\, Renewable Energy\, Advanced Computing and SW\, Human-Machine Interface\nDefense Specific Areas: Directed Energy\, Hypersonics\, Integrated Sensing and Cyber\n\n\nNavigating DoD funding opportunities\nInitiating and fostering productive relationships with DoD scientist and engineers\nDoD early-career funding programs\n\nNC CDR Purpose: To advance the collaboration among North Carolina university researchers\, the North Carolina innovation ecosystem\, and the defense sector to better identify\, understand and pursue early-stage research in support of national defense. \nNC CDR Vision.  North Carolina grows to a Top 10 state for annual DoD basic research spending and establishes itself as the “go to” state for national security research. \nNC CDR Tasks: \n\nFacilitate targeted DoD connections\nBroaden North Carolina and DoD researcher network\nSocialize\, educate\, mentor North Carolina researchers seeking DoD funding\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/unlocking-defense-funding-for-researchers/
LOCATION:Carolina Junction\, 136 East Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Industry Day for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) Intelligence\, Surveillance\, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services\, (PMA-263)
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION \nNaval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office\, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons\, PEO(U&W) PMA-263 at Patuxent River\, Maryland\, announces its intent to broaden industry partnerships for current requirements and future capabilities via Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Other Government Agencies (OGA). These services will support domestic and coalition military partners in combat and contingency operations. \nOBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND\nPMA-263 will use this Industry Day to present current requirements and future capabilities to representatives from industry seeking to provide COCO ISR services in support of DoD\, OGA\, and combat and contingency operational requirements. This Special Notice is related to support activities for landbased and ship-based operations to provide reliable delivery of sensor data. \nINDUSTRY DAY\nNAVAIR hereby invites interested parties to participate in a virtual Industry Day Microsoft TEAMS on January 08\, 2025 from 1100 to 1400 EST. Attendance at Industry Day is limited to five (5) individuals per company. \nA General Session (unclassified) hosted by PMA-263\, will present plans for current or future procurements to representatives from industry seeking to provide COCO ISR services in support of DoD\, OGA\, and combat and contingency operational requirements. This Industry Day is related to support activities for land-based and ship-based operations to provide reliable delivery of sensor data. Contractors would be responsible for providing all resources to produce sensor data including trained personnel\, non-developmental UAS equipment\, associated certifications\, operation and maintenance\, spares and product support. Contracted services would be in direct support of ISR missions requiring around the clock imagery and other sensor capabilities. Contractors shall be capable of providing ISR services on a normal and surge basis\, 24-hours a day\, seven days a week\, 365 days a year. \nThe General Session will be followed by a short Question and Answer (Q&A) session. \nAll companies interested in attending must register by 31 December 2024 at 5:00 pm EST by submitting the registration form provided in this notice to Contract Specialist\, Ms. Heather Buckler at heather.m.buckler.civ@us.navy.mil and Procuring Contracting Officer\, Ms. Kristen Ferro at kristen.w.ferro.civ@us.navy.mil. E-mail MUST contain the following in the subject line: “Industry Day for UAS COCO ISR Services (PMA-263)”\, Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Excel Workbook contains a request for a classified email address. This is in the event classified information needs to be shared. \nQuestion form is provided in this notice.  It is entirely within the United States Government (USG) discretion to answer any questions related to this Industry Day or any content covered therein.  Any questions and answers will be provided to all members of industry via this notice at SAM.gov. Questions in advance of Industry Day shall be submitted to Contract Specialist\, Ms. Heather Buckler at heather.m.buckler.civ@us.navy.mil and Procuring Contracting Officer\, Ms. Kristen Ferro at kristen.w.ferro.civ@us.navy.mil.  E-mail MUST contain the following in the subject line: ” Q&A Industry Day for UAS COCO ISR Services (PMA-263)”.    \n  \nBACKGROUND/PERFORMANCE \nCurrent PMA-263 UAS ISR Services include the following performance parameters. These parameters constitute mandatory minimum requirements: \n\nNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Compliant\n\n\nTechnology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 per DOD Deskbook 5000.2\nOperational range: up to 75 Nautical Miles (nm)\, with a single air vehicle\n\n\nDatalink range (communications and Full Motion Video (FMV)): Line of Sight with Type-1 Encryption utilizing the Bandwidth Efficient Common Data Link waveform\n\n\nOn Station Time: 10 hours “Time-on-Station” (TOS) at maximum range\n\n\nSimultaneous\, multi-intelligence capable with FMV sensor(s) and an Electronic Warfare (EW) type sensor or Wide Area Maritime Search (WAMS) sensor\n\n\nFMV: Electro Optic (EO) / Infrared (IR):\n\nEO output meeting or exceeding the National Imagery Interpretability Rating Scale (NIIRS) of 8.4\, when taken from the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) at an altitude of 3\,000 feet above ground level (AGL) at a 45-degree slant range.\nIR output meeting or exceeding the NIIRS rating of 7.2\, when taken from the UAV at an altitude of 3\,000 feet AGL at a 45-degree slant range.\n\n\nGPS Precise Positioning Service (PPS) receiver\n\n\nOperate in GPS-contested/degraded situations (UAS shall be capable of 74dB of anti-jamming or similar capability for all phases of flight)\n\n\nOperate in adverse weather conditions and austere environments\n\n\nRunway Independent\n\n\nThe Air Vehicle (AV) shall operate on JP-5 Aviation Grade Turbine Fuel per MIL-DTL-5624W\, ASTM-D910-20A and MIL-DTL-83133K\n\n\nSensor output STANAG 4545\, 4607 and 4676 messages\n\nIt is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. PMA-263 plans to release two (2) Requests For Information (RFIs) shortly after Industry Day to assess potential qualified industry partners. The first RFI will seek to identify vendors capable of meeting current ISR requirements. The second RFI will seek to identify vendors capabilities for future ISR requirements. \nTENTATIVE INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA (EST) \n1130-1145 Welcome / Opening Remarks \n1145-1245 General Session/PMA-263 Presentation \n1245-1345 Question and Answer
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/industry-day-for-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-contractor-owned-contractor-operated-coco-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-isr-services-pma-263/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY:Free Supplier Matching Services – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen Your Supply Chain and Grow Your Business\nDo you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable supplier opportunities. Manufacturers can streamline their operations\, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding local suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nThis webinar will provide information on the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership supplier matching program\, the types of opportunities available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how they can participate in the program to grow their business and ultimately strengthen supply chains in North Carolina and the country. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturers with extended lead times and increased frustration with their current supply chain\nManufacturers with excess capacity seeking new business opportunities\n\n  \nKey Takeaways:\n\nLearn what resources are available in NC\nFind out how you can tap into a network of suppliers in NC\nSubmit a Supplier Request form to find new sources ncstateies.com/supplyrequest\nRegister on ManufacturedNC.com to expand visibility\nVisit ncstateies.com/opportunities to view open business opportunities\n\nPresenter\nKeAnne Hoeg\nDirector of Data Management Systems\, Supplier Matching and Reporting\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions\nEmail: keanne_hoeg@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.368.7387 \nKeAnne Hoeg is the director of data management systems\, supplier matching and reporting at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). She describes her job as “playing with data.” Her data and reporting group manage required reporting to stakeholders and several internal applications\, including the Salesforce CRM system\, reporting development\, and data analysis and visualization. In addition to overseeing required stakeholder reporting and systems\, KeAnne manages the Center’s supplier Matching program. Her supplier matching team oversees the Manufactured in North Carolina (MNC) online supplier matching database; works with manufacturers to assess their needs\, identify possible matches and create and respond to opportunities in the national supplier matching program; and mapping key supply chains within North Carolina. KeAnne has worked at IES for 23 years; before moving into her current position\, she worked as a web developer and social media manager in IT and marketing. KeAnne has a B.A. in English from Meredith College and an MSLS in library science from UNC-Chapel Hill.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/free-supplier-matching-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T153000
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - BASIC CYBER HYGIENE: A WALK-THROUGH OF THE FAR 52-204.21 AND CMMC LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:Every federal contract contains the FAR 52-204.21 which is the same as CMMC Level 1.   We will ensure that you understand the FAR\, the cyber lingo and can recognize implementation of the fifteen basic cyber requirements to keep Federal Contracting Information from becoming pubic – in 2.5 hours.  Contracting Teams will learn questions to ask to verify. Walk away understanding what is required\, sufficient compliance documentation and recognition of compliant basic cybersecurity. Every Contract Handles FCI! Learn how to recognize implementation of Basic Cyber Hygiene. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 13\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 2.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Kuno\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nTim Kuno is a Professor of Cybersecurity at Defense Acquisition University since April 2022.  He has a 15-year background in cybersecurity supporting the Defense Acquisition System. His cybersecurity experience in DoD acquisition includes being the Cyber Lead and Information Systems Security Manager for an acquisition program office at Naval Air Systems Command. He was responsible for the overall cybersecurity for systems developed\, acquired and sustained by the Air Combat Electronics Program Office.  He led the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorizations (A&As)\, Cyber Table Top (CTT) events and coordinated cyber test and evaluation events for the multiple respective systems.  Prior to this he served 25 years in the Navy\, primarily working in Naval Aviation on platforms including F-35\, F/A-18\, P-3\, LC-130 aircraft.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-basic-cyber-hygiene-a-walk-through-of-the-far-52-204-21-and-cmmc-level-1/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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SUMMARY:GSA Schedule | Small Business Training
DESCRIPTION:GSA Schedule – Part 1 of 3 Deciding To Pursue The GSA Schedule\, Or Not! \nJoin us for an interactive webinar featuring Jennifer Schaus\, a GSA Schedule Consultant. In this session\, participants will gain insights to help them make informed “bid or no bid” decisions. We will cover essential factors\, including financial implications\, past performance metrics\, and post-award requirements\, to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the GSA Schedule process. REGISTER \nGSA Schedule – Part 2 of 3 Getting Onto The GSA Schedule – Proposal Prep \nJoin us for an invaluable workshop where Jennifer will walk you through every step of the GSA Schedule proposal preparation\, detailing essential documentation\, best practices\, and timelines. Discover what to expect during your interactions with the GSA\, all the way through to award. REGISTER \nGSA Schedule – Part 3 of 3 Post Award GSA Schedule Requirements \nIn this session\, Jennifer will cover essential post-award requirements\, critical due dates\, and best practices for effective back office management of your Schedule. REGISTER \n  \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to have your questions answered during our live Q&A session! Whether you’re new to the GSA Schedule or looking to refine your strategy\, these sessions are designed to empower you with the tools and confidence needed to succeed. \n  \nDates: January 13-15\, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET \n  \n  \nPlease email any questions or feedback about the webinar series to OSDBUStratComm@va.gov.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/gsa-schedule-small-business-training/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
CREATED:20241111T161837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T185644Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Introduction to Federal Contracting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nApril 9\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nAugust 6\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 3\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. 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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-introduction-to-federal-contracting-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
CREATED:20241125T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163151Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Asheville - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\n(Address Coming Soon) \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
CREATED:20250106T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T151508Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Solutions Center Presents Free "Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER AND NC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER NETWORK PRESENT FREE “DEVELOPING YOUR APPAREL/TEXTILE PRODUCT IN THE US” WEBINAR ON JANUARY 15 \nThe Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College is partnering with the NC Small Business Center Network to present a free webinar\, “Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US\,” on January 15 at 12 noon. \nMSC Resource Library Manager Tanya Wade will lead this session which will cover how entrepreneurs and businesses can proceed with developing and producing a textile or apparel product here in the United States.  Topics will include domestic material sourcing options and strategies for working with manufacturers as products move into the production stage. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but pre-registration is required.  Visit www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org for more information and to register. \nJeff Neuville  \nDirector\, Manufacturing Solutions Center \nManufacturing Solutions Center  \n301 Conover Station SE\, Conover\, NC 28613 \n828.327.7000 x 4102 | www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/manufacturing-solutions-center-presents-free-developing-your-apparel-textile-product-in-the-us-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T163000
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CREATED:20241212T151712Z
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SUMMARY:Military Sealift Command Ship Repair Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nMSC will host a Ship Repair Industry Day on 16 January\, 2025\, 0800-1630\, at the Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel (100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510). General topics will include Small Business Opportunities\, MSC Contracting; Maintenance Planning and Outyear Maintenance Projections; Ship Maintenance Process Improvement Initiatives; Perform to Plan Metrics; MSC Critical Equipment OEM requirements and MSC Non-OEM qualification requirements; Shipyard Safety and Fire Prevention requirements; and an open Q&A session. We envision a final agenda will be published and shared NLT 20 December 2024. \nWe request that you register for this event NLT 3 January. Please contact John Hartzell at john.d.hartzell.civ@us.navy.mil  with company name\, POC and names/number of in-person attendees.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/military-sealift-command-ship-repair-industry-day/
LOCATION:Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel\, 100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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SUMMARY:Rural Works! Internships – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How to Hire an Engineering Student for $15/Hour\nAddress your workforce labor shortage with talented and dedicated engineering students this summer. Accomplish projects you haven’t had time or labor to complete. The deadline to hire interns is approaching- join us to learn how to participate in the Rural Works! Internship Program. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nNC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Managers can help you find a talented engineering student intern this summer for $15 an hour in rural counties of North Carolina. NC State University College of Engineering will supplement the intern pay with an additional $10 per hour\, plus a participation stipend. This financial support will make the internship opportunity at your facility competitive with urban areas in the state to attract the top candidates. You will receive ongoing support from your Regional Manager and Rural Works! staff in creating and sustaining the position. \nAnna Mangum\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Manager\, will share all the details of the Rural Works! Internship Program from her years of experience with previous intern successes. Anna will provide what you can expect and what you must do to participate. \nRural Works! was created by a partnership between the Division of Academic and Student Affairs\, the Office of Outreach and Engagement\, and NC State Extension. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturers experiencing a workforce shortage\nManufacturers who have a backlog of special projects\nManufacturers looking for fresh\, creative problem-solvers\nManufacturers looking to tap into future workforce\n\n  \nKey Takeaways:\n\nHow to hire an engineering student for $15/hour\nNC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Managers will walk you through the process and follow up during and after the intership to meet yoru needs\nInterns offer immediate solutions to workforce shortages\nNC State students offer fresh perspective to manufacturing challenges and cost-savings processes\n\nPresenter\nAnna Mangum\nRegional Manager\, South Central Region\nEmail: anna_mangum@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.210.6050 \nAnna serves as the NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) regional manager for south central region including Chatham\, Lee\, Harnett\, Johnston\, Moore\, Sampson\, Wake and Wilson counties. Anna has a diverse private and public industry background in which she has worked with manufacturers\, healthcare and government in support of economic development. Prior to her role as regional manager\, Anna led North Carolina’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program\, E3: Economy\, Energy\, Environment. This effort worked across 24 North Carolina communities and 52 manufacturers generating over $29 million in economic impact and growing 270 manufacturing jobs. E3 NC was recognized as a leading manufacturing support program by The White House and US Department of Commerce and was adopted by many states across the nation. Anna also served IES as an EHS Specialist\, delivering on-site services and training including Lean and green techniques\, ISO 14001 and a variety of occupational health and safety classes. Anna has a B.S. in environmental technology\, with minors in environmental toxicology and environmental science from NC State University.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/rural-works-internships-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T143000
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - WHERE TO BEGIN WITH NIST SP 800-171?
DESCRIPTION:The DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors who are provided or generate Controlled Unclassified Information for the DoD to implement the cybersecurity standard NIST SP 800-171.  The DoD IG has several reports about how this implementation is going.  Let’s talk about NIST SP 800-171.  Let’s learn where contractors start with the standard\, how it fits with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and questions the contracting team can ask to know if contract cybersecurity is on-track and protecting DoD data. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 16\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 1.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Kuno\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nTim Kuno is a Professor of Cybersecurity at Defense Acquisition University since April 2022.  He has a 15-year background in cybersecurity supporting the Defense Acquisition System. His cybersecurity experience in DoD acquisition includes being the Cyber Lead and Information Systems Security Manager for an acquisition program office at Naval Air Systems Command. He was responsible for the overall cybersecurity for systems developed\, acquired and sustained by the Air Combat Electronics Program Office.  He led the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorizations (A&As)\, Cyber Table Top (CTT) events and coordinated cyber test and evaluation events for the multiple respective systems.  Prior to this he served 25 years in the Navy\, primarily working in Naval Aviation on platforms including F-35\, F/A-18\, P-3\, LC-130 aircraft.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-where-to-begin-with-nist-sp-800-171/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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UID:4477-1737538200-1737545400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Greenville\, NC - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\nWillis Building Auditorium (300 E 1st St\, Greenville\, NC). \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-2/
LOCATION:Willis Building Auditorium (300 E 1st St\, Greenville\, NC).
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UID:4571-1737554400-1737646200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:2025 Emerging Executives Forum!
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the 2025 Emerging Executives Forum\, presented by ECS Southeast\, taking place January 22-23 in Durham! This event is tailored for younger professionals and those newer to economic development\, however\, all are welcome to join! \nThe Forum will feature a Career Advancement Panel\, a Spec Building Roundtables Session\, a Trade Show Dos and Don’ts presentation and skit and an interactive Legislative Update. We’re also excited to highlight some of our Next Generation EDO Directors to hear their stories and perspectives. The full agenda is now posted on the registration page! \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! \nIf you are already registered and still need lodging\, please note that the hotel block deadline is tomorrow – Friday\,  January 10. Click HERE to make your hotel reservation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE \nWednesday\, January 22 \nOptional Industry Tour (MetLife • 2 – 3 pm) \nOptional Downtown Durham Tour (3 – 4:30 pm) \nWelcoming Reception (5:30 – 7 pm) \nThursday\, January 23 \nBreakfast (8 – 8:30 am) \nForum General Session (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) \nLuncheon (12:30 – 2 pm) \nOptional Tours (American Tobacco Campus or Durham Bulls Athletic Park • 2:30 – 3:30 pm) \nClick HERE to view the full agenda! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING \nMembers $150 • Non-Members $225 • Student Members $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are still available! Click HERE to explore sponsorship levels and benefits. For more information\, contact Liz at 888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-emerging-executives-forum/
LOCATION:PNC Triangle Club at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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UID:4103-1738069200-1738083600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Flavors of Carolina 2025
DESCRIPTION:THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES invites you to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex to experience the rich culinary heritage of North Carolina at Flavors of Carolina\, an exclusive food sampling event showcasing the state’s finest products. \nGREENSBORO COLISEUM COMPLEX\nSpecial Events Center\n1921 W. Gate City BIvd.\nGreensboro\, NC 27403 \nREGISTER FOR SHOW FLOOR ACCESS: You must be in the food industry to be eligible for show floor access. Registration deadline is Januarv 22. 2025\nVisit the link below to register: bit.ly/Flavors2025Register \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT\nJack.Nales@ncagr.gov \n919.208.9832
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/flavors-of-carolina/
LOCATION:Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center\, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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UID:4398-1738141200-1738146600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nApril 30\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nDecember 17\, 2025\, 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success? Join our introductory webinar on “Federal Government Proposal Best Practices” to gain invaluable insights and strategies that will elevate your proposal game to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and position your proposals for success in the competitive government contracting landscape. \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;\nEffective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;\nCompliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;\nCrafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;\nProposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process\, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;\nSource Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.\nQ&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.\n\nRegistration.  Although this is a free webinar\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.​​​ \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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UID:4479-1738143000-1738150200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Winston-Salem - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\nCenter for Design Innovation\, 3rd Floor (450 Design Ave\, Winston-Salem\, NC). \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-3/
LOCATION:Center for Design Innovation\, 3rd Floor (450 Design Ave\, Winston-Salem\, NC).
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T185032Z
UID:4383-1738227600-1738233000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 30\, 2025 from 0900-103o Postponed from 01/22/2025\nAugust 13\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 10\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. 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. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce-org/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000
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UID:4527-1738227600-1738245600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:2025 NSWC Philadelphia Division Hybrid Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) will be hosting a hybrid Industry Day Event on Thursday\, 30 January 2025 from 1000-1400 (Eastern Time\, USA). In-person check-in will be from 0900 – 1000 (Eastern Time\, USA). The event will take place in the Melville Room (RM 306 – BLDG 77L) 1000 Kitty Hawk Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19112 and via Microsoft Teams. A map of available parking will be provided to attendees. Parking is free. \nThis event is to provide an opportunity for industry to better understand the requirements of the NSWCPD and to assist industry in their efforts to do business with the Navy. All federal contractors (small and large) that are interested in NSWCPD contracting and subcontracting opportunities representing all industries that provide services or supplies related to NSWCPD requirements are encouraged to attend this event. There is no cost to attend this event. \nAll briefings of the Industry Day Event will be posted to the NSWCPD command site after the event: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Philadelphia/Partnerships/-Industry-Days/ \nIn-person registration will close on 11/1/24 @ 18:00 ET. \nOnline registration will close 1/2/25 @1800 ET. \nWhen registering\, make sure to include the following information in your sign-up: \n\nName of attendee from your company\nCompany name\nEmail address\nIndicate if you are registered in SAM as a Small or Large Business\nPrimary NAICS Code(s)\nResponse to topic of interest question\n\nIn-Person Registration \nDue to space limitations\, no more than one representative from each contractor will be permitted to attend in person. Every attendee must complete a registration form. If you do not have a completed registration you cannot attend for security purposes. Registration will be based on a first come\, first served basis until capacity is reached. All attendees will be required to present photo identification. Attendees not cleared ahead of time will not be allowed to access the event. Foreign Nationals are not permitted to register for the in-person event. \nVirtual Registration \nEach contractor will be issued a maximum of two online tickets per registration. There is no limit to the number of attendees from a company if you are accessing via the same login session/device. \nA link to access the MS Teams presentation will be provided through a Ticket Tailor email distribution the week before the event to the registered individuals. \nOther notes: \n– Neither the planning nor the establishment of an Industry Day constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ). Participation in the Industry Day\, as well as current and/or follow on Requests for Information\, is neither mandatory nor is it a requisite to future participation by a contractor in any future contract Request for Proposal (RFP). \n– Please note that the forecast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by the Navy to fund\, in whole or in part\, any opportunities referenced herein. NSWCPD’s Long Range Acquisition Forecast is available here: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Business-Partnerships/LRAE/ \n– Attendees should submit questions beforehand to Nicole Canfield\, Nicole.i.canfield.civ@us.navy.mil. Those questions will be answered during the presentations if possible. Questions provided during or after may not be addressed during the presentation. \n– Recording devices or attempts to broadcast the event will not be allowed. \nNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER\, PHILADELPHIA DIVISION \nINDUSTRY DAY \nJanuary 30TH\, 2025 \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \n\n\n\n0900 – 1000\nCheck-in \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1000 – 1020 \nNSWCPD’s Command Welcome \n\n\n\nCommand Leadership\, NSWCPD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1020 – 1040\nNSWCPD Acquisition\n\n\n\nDept. 02 Policy Division Head\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1040 – 1050 \nCorporate Operations Department \nDept. 10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1050 – 1100\nMachinery Program & Platforms\n\n\n\nDept. 20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1100 – 1110 \nMachinery Research\, Logistics and Ship Integrity\n\n\n\nDept. 30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1110 – 1120\nBREAK (10 min)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1120 – 1130\nPropulsion\, Power and Auxiliary Machinery Systems\n\n\n\nDept. 40\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1130 – 1140\nCybersecure Machinery Control Systems and Networks\n\n\n\nDept. 50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1140 – 1150 \nSmall Business\n\n\n\nDept. 00K\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1150 – 1200\nOther Transaction Authority\n\n\n\nOther Transaction Program Manager\n\n\n\nMSTIC Agreements Officer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1200 – 1210 \nLiberty Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1210 – 1220\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1220 – 1230\nBREAK (10 mins)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1230 – 1400\nMeet and Greet/Breakout Sessions (will not be presented via MS Teams)\n\n\n\nContracts Department 02/Small Business 00K\n\n\n\nCorporate Operations\, Department 10\n\n\n\nMachinery Program & Platforms\, Department 20\n\n\n\nMachinery Research\, Logistics and Ship Integrity\, Department 30\n\n\n\nPropulsion\, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems\, Department 40\n\n\n\nCybersecure Machinery Control Systems & Networks\, Department 50\n\n\n\nOther Transaction Authority\n\n\n\nLiberty Tech Bridge
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-nswc-philadelphia-division-hybrid-industry-day/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams\, 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\,\, Fort Sill\, OK\, 73503
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172258
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UID:4510-1738242000-1738247400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - PROTECTING DOD SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION (STI)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the DoD Scientific and Technical Information (STI) program and the requirements to protect scientific and technical information created or acquired in the execution of DoD research and engineering activities. A great review of distribution statement requirements on Public Release\, Controlled Unclassified Information and Classified information.   Hear from expert Jodi St. Pierre\, USAF. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 30\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 1.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJodi St. Pierre\n\n\n\n\nProgram Manager\, Air Force Material Command (AFMC) \n\nMs. Jodi St. Pierre is a Program Manager at Air Force Material Command (AFMC)\, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)\, OH. She is responsible for implementing and administering the Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) Program for Air Force Material Command. Ms. St. Pierre also serves as the alternate Personnel Security (PERSEC) program manager for AFMC. In these roles she ensures that Controlled Technical Information (CTI) is properly produced\, stored\, handled\, managed\, and disseminated IAW U.S. Law\, DoD Policy\, and other applicable guidance. Furthermore\, Ms. St. Pierre also serves as the AFMC USAF Presidential Support Program Liaison\, which entails representing her MAJCOM in matters pertaining to national security.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-protecting-dod-scientific-and-technical-information-sti/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates: \n\nFebruary 5\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nNovember 5\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. 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. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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