Intro to Federal Contracting
Join Fran Perez-Wilhite, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses.
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.
Procurement Readiness Seminar
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.
MBB Participating Government and Military
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium are pleased to announce the following government and military organizations participating in the upcoming symposium.
Inside the new “Golden Dome for America (GDA)” Project:
A Post-Event Report of the GDA Industry Day and DoD Contract Opportunities in SHIELD, MAPSS, & Beyond
The Department of Defense’s Golden Dome for America Project is opening new doors for innovation, technology development, and professional services — and your organization could be part of it.
Session Summary: Saving Lives in the Drone Battlefield
Drones and unmanned systems have transformed battlefield medicine. During lunch remarks, a Ukrainian medical provider will describe how drones and UGVs are saving lives by delivering medical supplies, conducting rapid casualty evacuation, and enabling telemedicine under fire. Lessons from Ukraine’s experience will inform U.S.
Session Summary: Forging the Future of Military Medicine – From Battlefield Concepts to Dual-Use Deployment
This session brings together defense leaders shaping the future of military medicine, from conceptual design through real-world deployment. Panelists will explore critical gaps and capabilities across battlefield medicine, medical R&D, and dual-use technologies. Discussions will highlight efforts to modernize medical force structures for 2040, deliver care in contested environments, and integrate innovations from DARPA’s biotech frontier to MTF-level operations.
Keynote Remarks from Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisitions
Christopher D. Parker
Deputy Principal Executive Director (DPED), Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC)
Deputy Chief Acquisitions Officer
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Biography
In August 2025 Mr. Parker was appointed DPED of OALC and VA’s Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, where he is responsible for the management and oversight of over 17,000 acquisition and support personnel across VA’s portfolio of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction activities delivering care at 1255 facilities for over 9 million Veterans.
Session Summary: Business Opportunities with DoD and VA: Services and Staffing
Representatives from DoD agencies, major military commands, military treatment facilities (MTFs) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will describe the requirements and acquisition processes to support their medical centers and clinics worldwide with staffing and other contracted services. When applicable, the discussion will include agency/command requirements and processes to acquire these services through current prime contractors, which the speakers will identify.
SAME 2025 Tri-Regional Joint Engineering Training Symposium (JETS)
The SAME Jacksonville Post is hosting Joint Engineering Training Symposium (JETS) bringing together professionals from the Department of Defense, federal agencies, industry, and academia for two days of high-impact networking, training, and collaboration.
When. October 21 – 23
Where. Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville Florida
Why attend:
- Engage with federal decision-makers
- Explore contract opportunities
- Network with industry experts
Event Schedule
- October 21 – Golf and Welcome Event
- October 22 – Technical Sessions and Networking Social
- October 23 – Agency Program Briefings
Secure your spot today!
SAME Charleston Post US Coast Guard Industry Day
Join the SAME Charleston Post for an exciting Industry Day lunch with United States Coast Guard (USCG) with an evening at Top Golf to top off the night! (Note that prices will raise after August 29 – so register early!)
When.
Inside the new “Golden Dome” Project: DoD Contract Opportunities in SHIELD, MAPSS & Beyond
The Department of Defense’s Golden Dome for America Project is opening new doors for innovation, technology development, and professional services — and your organization could be part of it. Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an exclusive update on the recent GDA Industry Day and upcoming Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract opportunities, including the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, the Missile Defense Agile Professional Services Solution (MAPSS) contracts, and other initiatives shaping the future of national missile defense.
Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo 2025
Hosted by the Fort Bragg Research Institute, a Program of the Geneva Foundation
You 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.
Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation hosts Drone Competition
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.
NCVETBIZ Southern Pines Regional Mixer
Join NCVETBIZ at our Fayetteville/Southern Pines Regional Mixer at Instant Teams, a military spouse owned company!
Where purpose-driven entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, thought leaders and business trailblazers from our veteran and military spouse community are coming together to connect, collaborate, and grow.
VETS2TECH: Lessons Learned from the Modern Battlefield in Ukraine
Join NCVETBIZ for this months topic: Drone Dominance— in partnership with Dignitas. A mission-driven event that brings real-world battlefield insights from Ukraine straight to the U.S. innovation front.
About the event
When. August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where.
12/4 – Opps Talk: Textiles and Food
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.
11/6 – Opps Talk: Textiles and Food
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.
10/2 – Opps Talk: Textiles and Food
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.
9/4 – Opps Talk: Textiles and Food
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.
10/23 – Opps Talk: Aerospace, Ground Vehicles and Maritime
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.
9/25 – Opps Talk: Ground Vehicles and Maritime
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.
12/18 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical
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.
11/20 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical
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.
10/16 – Opps Talk: Medical
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.
9/18 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical
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.
12/11 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
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.
11/13 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
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.
10/9 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
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.
9/11 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
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.
Society of American Military Engineers CCP Networking Social and Golf Tournament
Society of American Military Engineers CCP Networking Social and Golf Tournament
With more than $18 billion in design and construction work coming to the Marine Corps bases in North Carolina over the next 20 years, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Coastal Carolina Post has partnered with the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) to host an Industry event to get the word out.
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