Description

On December 6, 2023, the US Department of State (DoS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host a virtual matchmaking event, facilitated by the Small Business Association for International Companies (SBAIC). The event will be broken down into two parts with a series of speakers and panels comprised of DoS staff and large business representatives discussing small business utilization and contracting, followed by a matchmaking and networking session. The purpose of the event is to allow small businesses to network with organizations who are currently doing business with DoS or are DoS staff. The event will include a timely discussion on current trends and opportunities at DoS, regulatory updates, access to federal agencies and prime contractors, and the opportunity to meet with DoS and prime acquisition representatives.

Please find a breakdown of the event below:

9:00 - 9:40 AM: Welcome Remarks

9:40 - 10:20 AM: Acquisition Representatives Panel

10:20 - 10:50 AM: Subcontracting Information Session

10:50 - 11:00 AM: Break

11:00 - 11:30 AM: Large Business Panel

11:30 - 11:40 AM: Industry Liaison 101

11:40 - 11:50 AM: Pre-award Aspects of Small Business Subcontracting Plans

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Matchmaking Prep

12:00 - 2:00 PM: Matchmaking