Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government 2025

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command has published a Special Notice for "Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government 2025," a networking and matchmaking event scheduled for November 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST. The event will be held at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, with registration required by 5:00 PM PST on the event date. This is not a set-aside procurement but rather an outreach initiative designed to connect small businesses with government agencies and large prime contractors. The point of contact for the event is Aleesha Roedel, who can be reached at (509) 321-3646. The event focuses on Government Industrial Base readiness and facilitating business matchmaking opportunities.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to create networking opportunities between small businesses seeking government contracts or subcontracting opportunities and major government purchasers such as Fairchild Air Force Base and the US Forest Service, as well as large prime contractors. Small business owners interested in selling directly to the government or subcontracting to prime contractors are encouraged to attend, while government agencies and large contractors seeking to expand their supplier base or meet small business outreach goals are also invited to participate. Exhibitors must register by emailing Aleesha Roedel at aroedel@greaterspokane.org, though no specific eligibility criteria are outlined for participation. The event represents a broad initiative to connect hundreds of local small businesses from various industries with potential government and prime contractor partners. Training topics will include Government Industrial Base readiness concepts alongside the matchmaking activities.