Vance AFB Industry Day @ Autry Technology Center

Vance Air Force Base, under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day event titled "Doing Business with Vance." This free one-day seminar is scheduled for March 31, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM and will be held at the Autry Technology Center in the Oklahoma Room at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. The event is designed to provide businesses with comprehensive knowledge necessary to successfully pursue contracting opportunities with the Air Force base. This Special Notice represents an outreach initiative by the Air Force to educate the business community about procurement processes and opportunities available at the installation.

The primary objective of this Industry Day is to equip interested contractors with essential information regarding Vance Air Force Base's mission, current and future procurement needs, and the federal contracting framework. Key topics to be covered include identifying contracting opportunities, FY 2026 acquisitions, RFP fundamentals, networking with base personnel, base access procedures, and instruction on utilizing SAM.gov for federal contracting activities. The event will also feature a panel discussion on contracting and operations as well as a guest speaker from the Small Business Administration. There are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned, indicating that businesses of all sizes and types interested in federal contracting with the Air Force are encouraged to attend. The registration deadline is March 31, 2026, though interested parties should register in advance to ensure attendance at this no-cost event.