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 Who should attend NSBFPS?
This summit is designed for small businesses who are seeking to increase their knowledge of and competitiveness in federal procurement markets. You will gain a closer connection with federal agencies and 2nd tier contractors. Our Spring Summit sold out - so please register early if you plan to attend.
Dates, Times and Agenda:
August 25th morning (pre-conference meetings) [Early conference check-in from 7:15 - 8:00 am] Our pre-conference morning sessions will be facilitated breakout discussions of issues and needs of small businesses by industry sector (8-10 am) and by special interest area [e.g. size standards, 8(a) issues, etc.] (10 am-noon)
(Conference check-in is from noon - 1 pm)
August 25th afternoon (official start of conference) This afternoon's sessions will focus on Successfully Working with Prime Contractors. Among our special guests are Michael Bush, Lockheed Martin Corporate Director, Supplier Diversity and Global Supply Chain Management. Discussions include: Researching Prime Contract Opportunities, Developing Relationships, Making Your Business Case, Being Ready to Do Business with Prime Contractors, and Contractual Agreements. Agency One-on-One Meetings will be scheduled by agency representatives during the afternoon.
August 25th evening - An evening reception will follow immediately the close of the day’s activities.
August 26th (8 am - 4:30 pm) Day two sessions include: Building Your Business Up Through the Federal System; Marketing Your Business in the Federal Arena; Agency Opportunities; and Current Procurement Policy. One-on-One Meetings meetings will be scheduled by agency representatives throughout the day.
**All federal Agencies and Prime Contractors are invited to review participant information and invite selected company representatives to One-on-One Meetings. Already confirmed for one-on-one selection include: Department of Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Health & Human Services, Environmental Protection, Agency, Department of the Navy Top
Participant Marketing and Communication:
All attendees will be registered at the official NSBFPS Summer Session Intranet where you may immediately post detailed information about your company. Other attendees and all participating agencies and buyers will be provided access to this Intranet. They will use this information to select businesses for one-on-one meetings. Attendees will also have the opportunity to make appointments and communicate with one another through the NSBFPS Summer Session Intranet beginning June 25th and extending through September 2004. Top
One-on-One Meetings with Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives:
We will market your participation and Intranet listing to federal agency and large prime contractor representatives in the region and throughout the U.S. and seek their participation in one-on-one meetings with you either while you are in Washington, D.C. or through some other format. These sessions are not guaranteed. However, we will work with agencies to match companies to agency needs and arrange one-on-ones as possible. Top
Location:
The historic Hotel Washington at 15th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Call 800-424-9540 to reserve your room. Click here for directions. (The Hotel Washington is near the Metro Center subway station.). Currently, the hotel has established a $130 room rate for our participants. This rate is not guaranteed. We suggest you reserve early. Top
Registration:
We offer registration price discounts to members of the National Procurement Council (join here) and U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (join here). Additionally, we offer an early registration discount. (Please note: Application for and registration to the GSA Schedule Workshop is separate. See right column of this page.) Top
Sponsorships and Advertising:
Sponsorships are available. This is not a trade show event.
- Platinum - $1,500
Recognition as reception, breakfast or lunch supporter (limited to 2 each)
Large Banner
Full page in Summit program
Logo recognition in Summit marketing
Two complimentary admissions to Summit
To reserve go here, or call 888-418-7922
- Gold (unlimited) - $1,000
Large Banner
Full page in Summit program
Two complimentary admissions to Summit
To reserve go here, or call 888-418-7922
- Silver (unlimited) - $500
Full page in Summit program
Medium Banner
One complimentary admission to Summit
To reserve go here, or call 888-418-7922 Top
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