Contract · Federal

Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location: Tampa, FL
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 1, 2026
Status

Open now

What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location: Tampa, FL
Scope: Federal

Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026 Request to Attend NLT 08 October 2026 11:59 PM ET Request to Host a Networking Table NLT 13 October 2026 11:59 PM ET Purpose SOFWERX, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders, Prime Contractors, and Investors in the form of "Speed Dating." Objective The objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders, to include Government, Industry, and Investors, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM.

Additionally, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders, prime vendors, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting.

Event Timeline Small Businesses: 01 September 2026 - 08 October 2026 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents canrequest to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Request NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET) 09 October 2026 - 14 October 2026 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event.

Those who are selected will be notified on/around 15 October.

22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Those who are selected to attend the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions.

RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.

29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to attend the event must confirm their attendance by creating their networking app profile...

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