Your Input Needed: USAID OSDBU Small Business Conference in Uganda

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has issued a Special Notice seeking input from small businesses regarding an upcoming Africa Regional Small Business Conference. The conference is tentatively planned for the second week of May 2025 and will be held in Kampala, Uganda. This Special Notice, published on January 13, 2025, invites small business contractors to participate in an anonymous survey designed to help shape the event's structure and content. The opportunity is specifically targeted at small businesses with potential interest in international development contracting and networking. The notice was posted with a response deadline of January 24, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to gather preliminary insights and feedback from small businesses to inform the conference's planning and agenda. USAID is encouraging small business contractors to complete a brief 5-minute survey that will help refine the conference's focus and relevance. Eligibility for participation is limited to small businesses, as indicated by the "Total Small Business" set-aside designation. While specific details about the conference's full agenda are not provided, the notice suggests the event will focus on regional business opportunities, potential partnerships, and professional development for small businesses interested in USAID-related contracts. Interested small businesses are strongly encouraged to submit their survey responses by January 23, 2025, to help ensure their perspectives are considered in the conference planning process.