316th Wing Annual Small Business Summit
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- JB Andrews, Maryland 20762, United States
- Points of contact
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- Abigail Melvin abigail.melvin@us.af.mil (978) 604-7753
- 2d Lt Gabriel Downing gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil (240) 612-5635
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's 316th Wing is hosting its Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EDT at Joint Base Andrews. The event is a strategic gathering designed to connect businesses, military leaders, and local government officials to discuss future requirements and opportunities at the base. Approximately 200 attendees are expected to participate in this free summit, which will be held at the Smart Center on JBA. The 316th Contracting Squadron will be present along with various Mission Partners to engage with small businesses. Registration for the event is open and can be completed through an online invitation system.
The primary objective of the summit is to provide small businesses with insights into government contracting opportunities and resources available at Joint Base Andrews. Key deadlines include registration closing on April 30, 2025, and the event itself occurring on May 30, 2025. The summit is open to all businesses, regardless of size, and will feature requirements briefs, presentations from local government representatives, and networking opportunities. Attendees can expect to learn about socio-economic business categories, most utilized NAICS codes, and common government purchases. The event will include optional breakout rooms and aims to help small businesses understand government contracting processes. Interested participants can contact event coordinators at gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil for additional information. The summit is part of a broader effort to support small business engagement, with the base having awarded 59.92% of its fiscal year 2024 contract actions to small businesses.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
Thank you for attending the 316th Wing Annual Small Business Summit! The attached PDF has all of the topics and forecasted requirements that were briefed at the event.
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BACKGROUND:
Annually, the 316th Wing hosts a Small Business Summit with approximately 200 attendees. At the 316th Wing Small Business Summit, business, military, and local leaders meet to share information with small businesses and discuss avenues for meeting future requirements at Joint Base Andrews. The Smart Center on JBA has been reserved for our event.
The 316th Wing Small Business Summit is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. Members of the 316th Contracting Squadron will be present with various Mission Partners from Joint Base Andrews to meet with Small Businesses. This event will begin at 8 AM on Friday, 30 May and include requirements briefs and presentations from local government to highlight resources and programs for small businesses, followed by networking time and optional breakout rooms. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil. Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued with a registration link, updated agenda, details on in-person attendance and a listing of potential contracting opportunities.
If you are also interested in attending the AFDW Industry Week from 27 to 29 May 2025, information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/9626d22d08394e499c69dd49b0b74c28/view#general
We look forward to your participation!
Update #4 ·
Registration has closed
Continue to check this listing for future updates to include Small Business Summit Itinerary and upcoming requirements
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Itinerary
- 0800 – 0845 Check-in, Welcome, & Networking
- 0845 – 0855 Opening Remarks – Commander, 316th Wing, Colonel Jun Oh
- 0855 – 0915 – JBA Mission Brief, Forecasted Requirements – Commander, 316th Contracting Squadron, Lt Col Carrie Comstock
- 0915 – 0945 Maryland APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist – Ms. Tara Scott
- 0945 – 1030 President and CEO, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Alexander Austin
- 1030 – 1045 Break
- 1045 – 1130 Senior Director, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Military and Federal Affairs – Ms. Lisa Swoboda
- 1130 – 1145 Closing Remarks – Colonel Mindy Davitch, Commander, 316th Mission Support Group
- 1145 – 1300 Lunch
- 1300 – 1400 Construction Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1400 – 1500 Service Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1500 – 1545 Networking
Address:
The Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center
1359 Arkansas Road
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
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SAVE THE DATE:
The 316th Wing is hosting their Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, 30 May 2025 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EDT. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for the registration information and other helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the 316th Wing hosts a Small Business Summit with approximately 200 attendees. At the 316th Wing Small Business Summit, business, military, and local leaders meet to share information with small businesses and discuss avenues for meeting future requirements at Joint Base Andrews. The Smart Center on JBA has been reserved for our event.
The 316th Wing Small Business Summit is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. Members of the 316th Contracting Squadron will be present with various Mission Partners from Joint Base Andrews to meet with Small Businesses. This event will begin at 8 AM on Friday, 30 May and include requirements briefs and presentations from local government to highlight resources and programs for small businesses, followed by networking time and optional breakout rooms. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil. Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued with a registration link, updated agenda, details on in-person attendance and a listing of potential contracting opportunities.
If you are also interested in attending the AFDW Industry Week from 27 to 29 May 2025, information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/9626d22d08394e499c69dd49b0b74c28/view#general
We look forward to your participation!
Update #3 ·
Registration has closed
Continue to check this listing for future updates to include Small Business Summit Itinerary and upcoming requirements
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Itinerary
- 0800 – 0845 Check-in, Welcome, & Networking
- 0845 – 0855 Opening Remarks – Commander, 316th Wing, Colonel Jun Oh
- 0855 – 0915 – JBA Mission Brief, Forecasted Requirements – Commander, 316th Contracting Squadron, Lt Col Carrie Comstock
- 0915 – 0945 Maryland APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist – Ms. Tara Scott
- 0945 – 1030 President and CEO, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Alexander Austin
- 1030 – 1045 Break
- 1045 – 1130 Senior Director, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Military and Federal Affairs – Ms. Lisa Swoboda
- 1130 – 1145 Closing Remarks – Colonel Mindy Davitch, Commander, 316th Mission Support Group
- 1145 – 1300 Lunch
- 1300 – 1400 Construction Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1400 – 1500 Service Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1500 – 1545 Networking
*********************************************
SAVE THE DATE:
The 316th Wing is hosting their Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, 30 May 2025 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EDT. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for the registration information and other helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the 316th Wing hosts a Small Business Summit with approximately 200 attendees. At the 316th Wing Small Business Summit, business, military, and local government leaders meet to discuss the future requirements for Joint Base Andrews and avenues for meeting them. The Smart Center on JBA has been reserved for our event.
The 316th Wing Small Business Summit is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. Members of the 316th Contracting Squadron will be present with various Mission Partners from Joint Base Andrews to meet with Small Businesses. This event will begin at 8 AM on Friday, 30 May and include requirements briefs and presentations from local government to highlight resources and programs for small businesses, followed by networking time and optional breakout rooms. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil. Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued with a registration link, updated agenda, details on in-person attendance and a listing of potential contracting opportunities.
If you are also interested in attending the AFDW Industry Week from 27 to 29 May 2025, information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/9626d22d08394e499c69dd49b0b74c28/view#general
We look forward to your participation!
Update #2 ·
Registration for this event is now open at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=1051038&k=036147087B5475
Registration closes 5 May 2025
Continue to check this listing for future updates to include Small Business Summit Itinerary and upcoming requirements
*********************************************
Itinerary
- 0800 – 0845 Check-in, Welcome, & Networking
- 0845 – 0855 Opening Remarks – Commander, 316th Wing, Colonel Jun Oh
- 0855 – 0915 – JBA Mission Brief, Forecasted Requirements – Commander, 316th Contracting Squadron, Lt Col Carrie Comstock
- 0915 – 0945 Maryland APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist – Ms. Tara Scott
- 0945 – 1030 Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO– Mr. Alexander Austin
- 1030 – 1045 Break
- 1045 – 1130 Maryland Department of Commerce Program Manager of Federal Business Relations – Ms. Lisa Swoboda
- 1130 – 1145 Closing Remarks – Colonel Mindy Davitch, Commander, 316th Mission Support Group
- 1145 – 1300 Lunch
- 1300 – 1400 Construction Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1400 – 1500 Service Requirements Breakout/ Networking
- 1500 – 1545 Networking
*********************************************
SAVE THE DATE:
The 316th Wing is hosting their Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, 30 May 2025 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EDT. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for the registration information and other helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the 316th Wing hosts a Small Business Summit with approximately 200 attendees. At the 316th Wing Small Business Summit, business, military, and local government leaders meet to discuss the future requirements for Joint Base Andrews and avenues for meeting them. The Smart Center on JBA has been reserved for our event.
The 316th Wing Small Business Summit is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. Members of the 316th Contracting Squadron will be present with various Mission Partners from Joint Base Andrews to meet with Small Businesses. This event will begin at 8 AM on Friday, 30 May and include requirements briefs and presentations from local government to highlight resources and programs for small businesses, followed by networking time and optional breakout rooms. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil. Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued with a registration link, updated agenda, details on in-person attendance and a listing of potential contracting opportunities.
If you are also interested in attending the AFDW Industry Week from 27 to 29 May 2025, information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/9626d22d08394e499c69dd49b0b74c28/view#general
We look forward to your participation!
Update #1 ·
Registration for this event is now open at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=1051038&k=036147087B5475
Registration closes 30 April 2025.
Continue to check this listing for future updates to include Small Business Summit Itinerary and upcoming requirements
*********************************************
SAVE THE DATE:
The 316th Wing is hosting their Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, 30 May 2025 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EDT. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for the registration information and other helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the 316th Wing hosts a Small Business Summit with approximately 200 attendees. At the 316th Wing Small Business Summit, business, military, and local government leaders meet to discuss the future requirements for Joint Base Andrews and avenues for meeting them. The Smart Center on JBA has been reserved for our event.
The 316th Wing Small Business Summit is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. Members of the 316th Contracting Squadron will be present with various Mission Partners from Joint Base Andrews to meet with Small Businesses. This event will begin at 8 AM on Friday, 30 May and include requirements briefs and presentations from local government to highlight resources and programs for small businesses, followed by networking time and optional breakout rooms. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact gabriel.downing.1@us.af.mil or abigail.melvin@us.af.mil. Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued with a registration link, updated agenda, details on in-person attendance and a listing of potential contracting opportunities.
If you are also interested in attending the AFDW Industry Week from 27 to 29 May 2025, information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/9626d22d08394e499c69dd49b0b74c28/view#general
We look forward to your participation!
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 SBS Booklet final 30 May.pdf |
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