Oct. 30, 2023

Sharing Knowledge at the Annual AUSA Conference

October 9-11, 2023 — Subject matter experts from the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and the service's small business offices participated in a number of panels at the annual AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition held this week in Washington, D.C.

October 2023 Oct. 30, 2023

New Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards

October 2023 — The Defense Acquisition University is accepting submissions for the inaugural Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards. Share your story of overcoming obstacles in defense acquisition or using flexibilities in an innovative way and have a chance at $5,000 in prize money!

Oct. 30, 2023

Clean Energy Solution Providers Sought; Up to $50k Voucher Available

October 18, 2023 — ENERGYWERX, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Programs Voucher Program is searching for innovative capabilities to address DOE challenges. Submissions are due Nov. 16.

Farooq Mitha, Director, Office of Small Business Programs

Oct. 27, 2023

OSBP Director Engages Orlando Small Business Community

October 16, 2023 — On Oct. 16 Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director of the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), spoke to a capacity audience at the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) about strategies for small business to work with the United States Department of Defense.

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Oct. 27, 2023

DOD Graduates First Cohort of Acquisition Innovators

The Defense Acquisition University recognized the first cohort to complete its program designed to give defense professionals the tools needed to bridge the gap between the DOD and innovative commercial technology providers.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict

Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.