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SUMMARY:Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Fort Bragg Research Institute\, a Program of the Geneva Foundation \nYou are cordially invited to attend an exclusive preview of the Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo. This event will feature a guided tour of the exhibits\, providing an opportunity for networking and collaboration with colleagues and industry partners. If you’re unable to attend\, please feel free to send a representative from your office to ensure your organization is represented. \nWhen. Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\n0830 – 0900 – VIP Tour of Exhibits\n0900 – 1300 – Exhibits Open \nWhere. Iron Mike Conference Center \nRSVP to Emily Anderson (anderson@ncsi.com) or visit the website here.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/fort-bragg-tactical-medicine-tech-expo-2025/
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SUMMARY:10/2 - Opps Talk: Textiles and Food
DESCRIPTION:Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely\, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense\, Department of Homeland Security\, other federal agencies\, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions\, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ\, MATOC/MACC)\, research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements. \nDesigned to keep North Carolina businesses informed and engaged\, “Opps Talk” will connect industry\, academia\, and resource partners with current\, emerging\, and future federal contract opportunities in a fast\, focused format — helping turn opportunities into contracts that expand businesses\, grow jobs\, and improve quality of life in North Carolina. \nOpps Talk sessions will occur every Thursday starting at 0900 and highlight contract opportunities within key industries in North Carolina. \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions and schedule an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance.\nThis is a free virtual session. \n0900 – Textiles \nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/cuEGoG7BSQSVnJ7_kT0zFA \nOpportunities to be discussed include: \n\n25_001 Molders Shoe\, Navy\nSolicitation_Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bag_Amd 0006\nRequest for Information on 75mm Ski Boot\nJoint Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (JAPBI)\n\n0930 – Food \nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/n5VDPdu5SguITXU9kvotjA \nOpportunities to be discussed include: \n\nIN-STORE SPECIALTY DELICATESSEN AND BAKERY RESALE OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE SUSHI\nPrivatization of Defense Commissary Agency Operations
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/10-2-opps-talk-textiles-and-food/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T090000
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SUMMARY:Innovation Pathways & Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in leveraging university research to help solve new product development challenges to create expanded growth opportunities in Eastern North Carolina Fayetteville State University invites you to Innovation Pathways & Partnerships. \nWhen. Friday\, October 3 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm \nWhere. Rudolph Jones Student Center\, Fayetteville State University \nAgenda: \n\n8:30. Breakfast\n9:00 – 12:00. Resource Overview\, Collaboration\, Connections\, and Pitch Competition\n12:00. Lunch\nFollowed by product demos and tours\n\nRegister 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-pathways-partnerships/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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SUMMARY:Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation hosts Drone Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is proud to present a first-of-its-kind drone challenge where military\, academic\, and industry participants will compete side by side to unleash drone dominance. Participants will be challenged to the utmost in a series of novel\, complex\, and exciting FPV and tactical exercises that will require real-time innovation and adaptation to win. \nWhen. October 8-9\, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (both days) \nWhere. The Range Complex 2850 Tigerswan Dr. Autryville\, NC 28318 \nWhether you are spectating or participating in the drone competition\, you must fill out a waiver prior to stepping on the grounds of TRC. Click here to access the waiver. \nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/fayetteville-cumberland-economic-development-corporation-hosts-drone-competition/
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SUMMARY:Procurement Readiness Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Curious about getting government contracts? The Richmond Community College Small Business Center is offering a seminar on Procurement Readiness.  In this 2-hour seminar\, you will learn how to create your capability statement and to navigate the procurement process with confidence\, right here in your community. Learn how to access lucrative local contracting opportunities and boost your business’s visibility and credibility. \nWhen. October\, 8th from 6:00p-8:00p \nWhere. Richmond Community College Small Business Center\nRobinette Building\, 121 South Lee Street\, Rockingham\, NC 28379 \nPhone: 910-410-1687\nEmail: afmeares@richmondcc.edu\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/procurement-readiness-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The AUSA Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days\, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army\, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects\, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend. \nWhen. October 13-15\, 2025 \nWhere. Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, Washington DC. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/association-of-the-united-states-army-ausa-annual-meeting-exposition/
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SUMMARY:10/16 - Opps Talk: Medical
DESCRIPTION:Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely\, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense\, Department of Homeland Security\, other federal agencies\, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions\, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ\, MATOC/MACC)\, research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements. \nDesigned to keep North Carolina businesses informed and engaged\, “Opps Talk” will connect industry\, academia\, and resource partners with current\, emerging\, and future federal contract opportunities in a fast\, focused format — helping turn opportunities into contracts that expand businesses\, grow jobs\, and improve quality of life in North Carolina. \nOpps Talk sessions will occur every Thursday starting at 0900 and highlight contract opportunities within key industries in North Carolina. \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions and schedule an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance.\nThis is a free virtual session. \n0930 – Medical \nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/n5VDPdu5SguITXU9kvotjA \n\nAnnual Medical Gas Inspection & Training\n6515-Custom Surgical Packs for OR\nBTO Innovation Opportunity (BIO) Fair\nDefense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal\nEyeglasses Industry Days
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/10-16-opps-talk-multiple-award-contract-vehicles-and-medical/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:To sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina. \nSpeaker(s): Tim Malone \nCo-Sponsor(s): North Carolina Military Business Center \nWhen. Friday\, October 17\, 10:00am-12:00pm \nWhere. Online \nA Zoom Link will be sent prior to your class. Cape Fear Community College will be responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal\, effective and meaningful access to all programs\, goods\, and services through the use of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures and the provision of reasonable accommodations\, auxiliary aids\, and services as indicated necessary by the functional limitations of a qualified disability. Please note that accommodation requests may take up to two weeks to process. You can contact us at 910-362-7216 or email: ghayes@cfcc.edu if you require accommodation for a disability. Thank you! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-5/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
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SUMMARY:AFCEA: Space Industry Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Space Industry Days planning team is closely monitoring impacts from the government shutdown. At this moment\, we are still planning to host Space Industry Days on Oct 22-23.\nHowever\, if the government shutdown is not resolved by Oct 14\, we are working with our venue host (LAX Marriott) to move the dates to early 2026.\nWe are also working with the Space Enterprise Consortium team and NDIA Space Division for the Peter B. Teets Awards Dinner to move all of the events to the same future week\, if possible.\nWe will post updates as we have them to this registration site. \nWhen. October 22 – October 23\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm \nWhere. Los Angeles Airport Marriott\n5855 W. Century Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90045\, United States \nAGENDA \nClick Here for Agenda  \nSpace Industry Days intends to have an agenda this year spanning two full days and including the following proposed events:\n– Keynote speakers from U.S. Space Command\, SSC/CC and Space Development Agency\n– USAF/USSF leadership speeches\n– Updates from SSC mission areas and functional support offices: Space Sensing; Communications and Positioning\, Navigation and Timing; Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power; Battle Management\, Command\, Control and Communications; Assured Access to Space; International Affairs Office\, Space System Integration Office\, Warfighter Integration Office\, and Commercial Services Office\n– Perspectives from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office\, Space Industry Panel\, Small Business Panel\, and other possible panels\n– Opportunities for side sessions with “Meet the PMs” (in-person only)\n– Exhibit hall (in-person only) \nWELCOME \nAFCEA Los Angeles\, the General Bernard A. Schriever Chapter of the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA)\, the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Greater Los Angeles Chapter\, and the Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives (SCAPR) are proud to announce Space Industry Days on October 22-23\, 2025. \nSpace Industry Days provides industry an opportunity to receive presentations from US Air Force\, US Space Force\, and Space Systems Command (SSC) senior leadership on current and emerging opportunities. The conference will focus on the future of military space in the new DoD Service. USAF/USSF Senior Leaders and SSC program offices will share their plans for the next five years and panels of industry representatives will provide their perspective on challenges they are facing as they develop aerospace solutions. \nThe event will provide an environment for participating attendees from both the government and commercial sectors to interact on the issues important to the future of SSC. The feedback generated from the Space Industry Day will help inform government and industry alike as they work though the major issues challenging the future of the nation’s space capability. \nThe first day will kick off with a welcome and comments by SSC/CC\, followed by multiple senior leader presentations and industry panels. The second day will also include a full day’s agenda of government and industry presentations and is planned to conclude around 4 p.m. (Pacific time). \nWe will provide all briefings that are cleared for public release on our website following the event. \nSPONSORSHIPS \nAs with past events\, we are offering unique sponsorship opportunities.  Click Here For Sponsorships. \nSponsorship Contact: Wayne Kauffman\, FarWest.President@afa.org\, 818-665-9911.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/afcea-space-industry-days-2025/
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SUMMARY:10/23 - Opps Talk: Aerospace\, Ground Vehicles and Maritime
DESCRIPTION:Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely\, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense\, Department of Homeland Security\, other federal agencies\, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions\, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ\, MATOC/MACC)\, research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements. \nDesigned to keep North Carolina businesses informed and engaged\, “Opps Talk” will connect industry\, academia\, and resource partners with current\, emerging\, and future federal contract opportunities in a fast\, focused format — helping turn opportunities into contracts that expand businesses\, grow jobs\, and improve quality of life in North Carolina. \nOpps Talk sessions will occur every Thursday starting at 0900 and highlight contract opportunities within key industries in North Carolina. \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions and schedule an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance.\nThis is a free virtual session. \n  \n0900 – Aerospace \nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/cuEGoG7BSQSVnJ7_kT0zFA \n\nProcurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)\nSpace Systems Command Office of Small Business Programs Info\n\n0930 – Ground Vehicles and Maritime \nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/n5VDPdu5SguITXU9kvotjA \nGround Vehicles \n\nReducer Hose\, Copper Alloy\nPiston\, Probe Assembly\, Aluminum Alloy Cast Material\nTube Assembly\, Metal\n\nMaritime \n\n3228 CESWG Survey Vessel\nNextGen Logistics Ship Concept Design MAC\nEnvironmental ship motion forecasting (ESMF) Future opp\nTile RFI
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/10-23-opps-talk-aerospace-ground-vehicles-and-maritime/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
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SUMMARY:US Coast Guard Contracting Summit
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the 2025 U.S. Coast Guard Contracting Summit – One of the Top Defense Events of 2025! \n\n\nWhen. October 27\, 2025 \nWhere. Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\,\n11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20190 \n\nThe U.S. Coast Guard has welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history. \nThis investment strengthens every facet of Coast Guard operations and supports the Service’s role as the Nation’s leading drug interdiction and maritime border security force. \nThis funding will allow the Coast Guard to procure an estimated 17 new icebreakers\, 21 new cutters\, over 40 helicopters and six C-130J aircraft while modernizing shore infrastructure and maritime surveillance systems. The package also strengthens the Coast Guard’s ability to counter drug and human trafficking\, conduct search and rescue\, enhance navigational safety and enable maritime trade. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/us-coast-guard-contracting-summit/
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