National Procurement Summit - Small Business

Join us for the National Small Business
Federal Procurement Summit

NSBFPS Registrants - Be sure and complete your business profile now. All agency and prime contractor representatives will be given this information for one-one-on selections.

 

Notice:  We have added an optional MOBIS Schedule workshop on May 17, 2005

Attendees will learn how to prepare successful MOBIS Schedule GSA proposals (Management Operations and Business Improvement Multiple Award Schedule)

Separate Registration Required
(Go here for details)

 

Federal Agencies Taking Part in One-on-One Meetings Include:

  • Department of Energy
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Department of the Interior
  • Transportation Safety Admin
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of State
  • Health and Human Services
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Navy
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • U.S. Department of Housing
     and Urban Development
  • General Services Administration
  • Speakers Include:

  • Alba Aleman, CEO - Cairo Corporation
  • Diane G. Dempsey, Sr. Manager - Supplier Diversity Program - Computer Sciences Corporation
  • J. Scott Hommer III, Partner - Venable LLP
  • Gretchen McCracken, Acting Director - Columbus Solutions Group and CEO - Golden Key Group
  • Beth Owen, - Business Specialist
    GovWorks Federal Acquisition Center
  • Ruth E. Starr, Enterprise Dev. Specialist - GSA Federal Technology Service
  • Theresa Speake, Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
    Department of Energy
  • Regina Stout, Business Area Lead - Integrated Systems & Solutions - Lockheed Martin
  • Valerie King - Raytheon
  •  

    Thank you to our business sponsors for this event including:

    VA Associates

    IS3

    cmplanners

    dyonyx2

    mpe

    Platinum Sponsors

    Small Business Owners - We Can Compete!
    (Register Here)

    Join us at the National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit as we connect small business owners from across the country with federal agencies, prime contractors and successful small business owners who will help you grow your business.  See complete agenda here.

    • Connections to Federal Agencies
    • Connections to Prime Contractors
    • Connections to Potential Teaming Partners
    • Expert Advice on Proposal Preparation
    • Expert Advice on Marketing and Growing Your Business in the Federal Arena
    • Update on Important Federal Policy Activity Important for Small Business Owners
    • Membership in the National Procurement Council
    • Information on Accessing Capital for Your Small Business
    • Details on Researching Opportunities and Making Your Best Business Case

    If you are serious about growing your business in the federal marketplace - then register now for the NSBFPS.

    Special Opportunities:
    Attendees will have additional marketing opportunities (reaching agencies and prime contractors), one-on-one opportunities will be selected, all attendees receive access to the summit message area to make contacts, introductions and look for new teaming partners. See details below.

    Summit Focus: Doing business with federal agencies and prime contractors directly or as part of a team and preparing effective proposals. It is vitally important that your business gain access to the active 2nd and 3rd tier marketplace so that you can grow your experience and bring in growth for your business. 

    At this summit you will meet with prime contractors, learn about opportunities and hold one-on-ones with federal agencies and prime contractors looking for small businesses.   We will also provide an update on current federal programs and trends so that you may maximize their participation in the federal procurement arena.

    Dates and Times: May 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and reception from 5 - 7:00 p.m. (There will also be a pre-conference check-in and networking from 9-10 a.m. and an additional pre-conference session available from 10 - 11:30 a.m.).  May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (continental breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m.).

    Agencies and Contractors:  Agencies and contractors taking part will provide detailed information about how to get down to the ground floor of opportunities within their organizations, updates on upcoming business, and additional important details to assist small businesses to become successful. 

    Agencies already confirmed for one-on-one meetings with selected businesses include:  Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Transportation Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of State, Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, Department of Navy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development.

    Location: The historic Hotel Washington at 15th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.  Call 800-424-9540 to reserve your room.  Click here for directions. (The Hotel Washington is near the Metro Center subway station.).  Looking for a hotel, download our list of area options here.

    Presented by: National Procurement Council, National Procurement Source and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce.

    register

    Other NSBFPS Details:

    • Advertising: All participating small businesses may submit a two page information sheet on their business which will be distributed to all attendees and to federal agencies and prime contractors (deadline for inclusion is April 29, 2005).  These are to be provided as either PDF, JPG, TIF, or Word Documents.
       
    • One-on-Ones: Participating agencies and contractors may use these submissions to select appropriate companies for one-on-one discussions.  These sessions are not guaranteed.  However, will work with agencies and contractors to match companies to agency needs and arrange one-on-ones as possible. 
       
    • Communication with Attendees: All participants will be connected immediately upon registration to the event message board where they may begin to make contact with and introductions to other attendees.
       
    • Trade Show: This is not a trade show event. 
       
    • Sponsorships and Advertising: Sponsorships are available. This is not a trade show event.
       
      • Platinum (SOLD OUT) 1,500

        Recognition as breakfast, lunch or reception supporter
        Large Banner
        Full page advertisement in Summit program
        Logo recognition and link in Summit e-mail marketing (reaches over 250,000 businesses and agencies)
        Two complimentary admissions to Summit
        SOLD OUT, or call 888-418-7922
         
      • Gold (unlimited) - $1,000

        Large Banner
        Full page in Summit program
        Two complimentary admissions to Summit
        To reserve go here, or call 888-418-7922
         
      • Silver (unlimited) - $500

        Full page advertisement in Summit program
        One complimentary admission to Summit
        To reserve go here, or call 888-418-7922

    Brought to you by
    National Procurement Council

    The Nation's Premiere Procurement Trade Association: Advancing the Market Through Communication, Education, Advocacy and Opportunity.
    www.nationalprocurementcouncil.org
    888-861-9290

    National Procurement Source

    The Nation's Small Business Connection to Procurement Market Sales
    www.nationalprocurementsource.com
    888-861-9290

    US Women's Chamber of Commerce

    U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
    The National Voice for Women

    www.uswomenschamber.com
    888-418-7922