Training Materials

Trainings and Educational Materials

The Office of Industrial Base Growth offers a comprehensive page of training materials and videos aimed at supporting both small businesses and acquisition professionals. Covering diverse topics, these instructional resources provide valuable insights into navigating federal programs, procurement processes, fostering growth, and enhancing collaboration. Tailored to empower small enterprises and facilitate efficient acquisitions, the videos serve as a valuable resource hub, promoting informed decision-making and fostering a thriving defense industrial base.

Small Business Training Series

The Small Business Training sessions offered by the DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG) provide businesses and acquisition professionals with first-hand information about IBG programs that can help them compete for government contracts and strengthen key capabilities essential to a resilient defense industrial base. Pre-registration is required. We have sessions coming up on LYNX and several other topics including: Intellectual Property; the Mentor-Protégé Program; Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI); SBIR/STTR; Project Spectrum (cybersecurity); and APEX Accelerators. Seats are limited and registration is required.

Introduction to LYNX for Industry Users: Discover how LYNX helps businesses enter and compete in defense markets

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Join us for a live demonstration of LYNX, a digital platform developed by the Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth that serves as a comprehensive suite to help businesses navigate the government contracting landscape with greater clarity and confidence. LYNX provides powerful tools to more efficiently and effectively match opportunities aligned to business capabilities and government mission needs.

Get Started With LYNX: https://www.lynxconnect.io

Ideal for: Business owners and managers (of all sizes), capture managers, business development personnel, and procurement analysts

Format: Product overview presentation with Q&A

Live Webinar Dates and Registration Info:

April 29, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/5ZLG9rqGQbCp3F43VYt51g
May 7, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/eddGVOX-SW6XaeM6cLdg7A
May 20, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/bdNvyuAiThSiIVaHpLdgXA
June 4, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/-YMnooXGRSaJ2I27WfWQKw
June 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/gqfoakweSIqqmSiErDIFmw

Live Webinar Session Overview:

Platform Overview: Introduction to LYNX and its mission
Organizational Profile Management: Manage and share your company’s profile, contacts, and opportunities
Readiness Assessments: Clarify readiness through in-depth assessments that identify needs and prioritize actions
Recommendations & Matching: Use intelligent tools to match capabilities with relevant opportunities for strategic pursuits
Market Research: Use search tools to analyze markets and discover emerging demand signals

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Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company is considered to be operating under FOCI whenever a foreign interest has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information or may adversely affect the performance of classified contracts.