2025 Department of Defense Pacific Northwest Regional Council Summer Training Event
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DoD-PNWRC-08052025
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Fife, Washington 98424, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has published a Special Notice announcing the 2025 Department of Defense Pacific Northwest Regional Council Summer Training Event scheduled for August 5, 2025, from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Emerald Queen in Fife, Washington. This full-day training event is designed for acquisition professionals working in government and large businesses within the industry. The event will feature multiple sessions covering topics such as small business subcontracting with the Department of Navy, contracting in the current political climate, SBA legislative updates, and subcontracting plans. The training includes breakfast and lunch, with lodging available in the nearby community. Registration information is provided through a link in the announcement, with a registration deadline of August 4, 2025.
The primary purpose of this training event is to provide a collaborative forum for Government Small Business and Acquisition Professionals to gather for training, information dissemination, and idea sharing to address issues impacting Federal Small Business Programs. The event is specifically intended for government acquisition professionals and large business industry representatives, explicitly excluding small businesses from participation. Key speakers include officials from the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs, SBA Office of Government Contracting, Defense Acquisition University, and other subject matter experts. The training precedes the NUWC Division, Keyport Industry Day on August 6, 2025, creating a two-day educational opportunity for attendees. No specific contractor requirements or procurement opportunities are outlined, as this is purely an educational and networking event for the acquisition community.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Department of Defense Northwest Regional Council Summer Training Event
This training event is for acquisition professionals in the government and industry large businesesses.
This event is not intended for industry small businesses.
The Councils provide a unique, single forum whereby Government Small Business and Acquisition Professionals can gather for training, disseminate information, and share ideas in a collaborative effort to address issues impacting the Federal Small Business Programs.
Event Details:
Date: 5 August 2025
Time: 8:00am-3:30pm
Location: Emerald Queen, 5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife Washington 98424
Agenda:
Morning Session
8:00AM: Breakfast and Networking
9:00AM: Flag Salute, Opening Remarks, Agenda Overview, and Welcome
- Speaker and Moderator: Ms. Kay Riplinger-Baltz, DoD PNW Regional Council
9:05: Keynote Address - Small Business and Subcontracting with the Department of the Navy
- Speaker(s): Ms. Arveice Washington, Director, Department of Navy (DoN) Office of Small Business Programs, and Ms. Mercedes Thurston, DoN Subcontracting Manager
10:15AM: Contracting in The Age of Trump
- Speaker: Mr. James Nagle, Nationally Renowned Expert Attorney in Government Contract Law, Published Author, and Sought After lecturer
11:30AM: Legislative Updates from the SBA
- Speaker: Thomas Trepanier, SBA Office of Government Contracting
12:00PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
1:00PM: Utilizing Subcontractors
- Speaker: Venessa Gleich, Program Manager, American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator
2:15PM: Subcontracting Plans and Small Business Participation Commitment Documents
- Speaker: Dr. Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director and Professor for Small Business Requirements and Curriculum Development, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
3:00PM: Introduction to National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Speaker: Ms. Laurie Davis, Contracting Officer
3:30PM: Closing Remarks
- Speaker: Kay Riplinger-Baltz, DoD PNW Regional Council
Registration can be found in the link provided in this announcment.
Breakfast and lunch is included in the registration price.
Lodging is provided in the nearby community.
This training event precedes the NUWC Division, Keyport Industry Day, which occurs on Aug 6, 2025, 10am-3:30pm at the Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport Wa. More information and registration for the NUWC Division Keyport Industry Day can be found at https://buytickets.at/navalunderseawarfarecenterdivisionkeyport/1728235.
Update #1 ·
Department of Defense Northwest Regional Council Summer Training Event
This training event is for acquisition professionals in the government and industry large businesesses.
This event is not intended for industry small businesses.
The Councils provide a unique, single forum whereby Government Small Business and Acquisition Professionals can gather for training, disseminate information, and share ideas in a collaborative effort to address issues impacting the Federal Small Business Programs.
Event Details:
Date: 5 August 2025
Time: 8:00am-3:30pm
Location: Emerald Queen, 5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife Washington 98424
Agenda:
Morning Session
8:00AM: Breakfast and Networking
9:00AM: Flag Salute, Opening Remarks, Agenda Overview, and Welcome
- Speaker and Moderator: Ms. Kay Riplinger-Baltz, DoD PNW Regional Council
9:05: Keynote Address - Small Business and Subcontracting with the Department of the Navy
- Speaker(s): Ms. Arveice Washington, Director, Department of Navy (DoN) Office of Small Business Programs, and Ms. Mercedes Thurston, DoN Subcontracting Manager
10:15AM: Contracting in The Age of Trump
- Speaker: Mr. James Nagle, Nationally Renowned Expert Attorney in Government Contract Law, Published Author, and Sought After lecturer
11:30AM: Legislative Updates from the SBA
- Speaker: Thomas Trepanier, SBA Office of Government Contracting
12:00PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
1:00PM: Utilizing Subcontractors
- Speaker: Venessa Gleich, Program Manager, American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator
2:15PM: Subcontracting Plans and Small Business Participation Commitment Documents
- Speaker: Dr. Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director and Professor for Small Business Requirements and Curriculum Development, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
3:00PM: Introduction to National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Speaker: Ms. Laurie Davis, Contracting Officer
3:30PM: Closing Remarks
- Speaker: Kay Riplinger-Baltz, DoD PNW Regional Council
Registration can be found in the link provided in this announcment.
Breakfast and lunch is included in the registration price.
Lodging is provided in the nearby community.
This training event precedes the NUWC Division, Keyport Industry Day, which occurs on Aug 6, 2025, 10am-3:30pm at the Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport Wa.
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