Hanscom AFB Small Business Panel

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Small Business Office at Hanscom Air Force Base is hosting a Small Business Panel on March 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT. This special notice, published by the Department of the Air Force on February 4, 2026, invites small businesses to attend an in-person networking and informational event at the Newton Marriott in Newton, Massachusetts. The panel will feature senior officials from multiple Air Force directorates including Cyber & Networks, Electronic Systems, Nuclear Command Control Communications, and the AFLCMC Contracting Directorate, along with representation from the U.S. Small Business Administration Area 1. The event is free to attend and provides an opportunity for small business contractors to learn directly from senior Air Force leadership. Interested parties should register with Amy MacDonough, Deputy Director of Small Business Programs, for additional information.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to facilitate direct engagement between small business contractors and Air Force senior leadership to discuss contracting opportunities and strategic initiatives. All interested parties must register by February 23, 2025, through the provided website (https://www.afcealexcon.org/hanscom-afb-small-business-panel), with the option to submit questions in advance that will be prioritized for discussion during the panel. There are no specific eligibility restrictions or NAICS code registration requirements to participate; any small business contractor is welcome to attend. The event features an agenda of introductions, opening statements from panelists, and an extended question-and-answer session designed to address contractor concerns and provide insights into Air Force procurement processes and opportunities across multiple technology sectors including cybersecurity, electronic systems, communications, and strategic services.