4th Annual Overseas Small Business Government Contracting Conference
4th Annual Overseas Small Business Government Contracting Conference
Thursday, May 2, 2019 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
4th Annual Overseas Small Business Government Contracting Conference
U.S. Department of State Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in conjunction with the Small Business Association for International Companies (SBAIC) and George Mason University Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAC), would like to invite you to participate in the 4th Annual Overseas Small Business Government Contracting Conference. This event will take place on May 2, 2019 at the George Mason University, (GMU) Founders Hall 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201. The conference is the premier event for small businesses who aspire to grow internationally and those small businesses who are actively engaged in international trade. This conference offers the opportunity to network with small and large businesses with international experience, explore overseas subcontracting opportunities, meet with Contracting Officers who spend billions of dollars to procure a wide range of services and products. Last but not least, find out about Department of the State’s upcoming contracting opportunities.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Conference Registration
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Department of State Annual Event
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM SBAIC Networking Reception
Additional Info
- Early bird registration is at a cost of $75.00 per ticket until Thursday, April 18, 2019, 11:59PM.
- Regular registration is at a cost of $100.00 per ticket between Friday, April 19, 2019 and Friday, April 26, 2018 at 11:59PM
- Registration closes on Friday, April 26, 2018 at 11:59PM
Early registration is encouraged as this is a highly attended event.
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201 United States
This is the GMU Arlington, VA Campus. It is metro accessible via the Orange/Silver Line, Virginia Square Metro station. Street Parking and Garage Parking is available. Attendees will have access to a validated parking pass.
4th Annual Small Business Overseas Government
Contracting Conference
May 2, 2019
George Mason University Founder’s Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201
Agenda | |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks- Elizabeth Torrens (Virginia PTAC), George Price, Director, OSDBU, U.S. Department of the State |
10:15 AM to 10:25 AM | Cathy Read, Senior Procurement Executive, U.S. Department of the State |
10:25 AM to 10:45 AM | Mauricio Vera, Director, OSDBU, U.S. Agency for International Development |
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM | Katie White-FedBid |
11:00 AM to 11:40 AM | Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned: Performing Overseas Contracts – A Small & Large Business Perspective. Moderator: George Price |
11:40 AM to 12:30 PM | Lunch & Networking Break |
12:30 PM to 2: 55 PM | Matchmaking |
2:55 PM to 3: 00 PM | Closing Remarks |
3:00 PM | Conference Adjourns |
The following procuring activities will be available to discuss potential future contracting opportunities:
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| Service and supply acquisition for INLs mission to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. |
| Supports the Regional Bureaus, US Diplomatic Posts worldwide, contingencies, and emergencies for the Department both domestically and abroad. |
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TCA Branch | Visa and passport services |
INL/RM/GAPP | Services and supplies utilizing international organizations letters of agreement (IO/LOA), inter-agency agreements (IAA), grants and contracts implementing mechanism to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. |
Architecture and Engineering Branch |
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OPE | Conducts contract operations in support U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide |
Major Support Contracting Branch | OBO Services and Supplies, Office Furniture, including Overseas and secure purchases |
USAID | Technical assistance in support of Global Health, Food Security, Education and Economic Growth; commodities for use in support of natural disasters. |
| Food Commodities (meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, bakery/cereal, dairy, sugar and notes), Construction, Architectural and Engineering Services, Information Technology, Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment. |
DISCLAIMER: Please note, the Networking Reception is sponsored by the SBAIC and the George Mason Schar School Alumni Chapter, and, is not associated with the U.S. Department of State Small Business Overseas Government Contracting Conference.