99 -- NAVAIR Small Business Aviation Technology Matchmaking

The Navy Air Warfare Center Air Division (NAVAIR) is organizing the 2005 Small Business Aviation Technology Matchmaking Event scheduled for February 22, 2005, in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Hosted at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, this event aims to foster collaboration and enhance the participation of small businesses in aviation technology initiatives. It seeks to bridge government entities, large businesses, and small businesses by providing insight into upcoming NAVAIR programs that are not yet in production. The event is designed to facilitate networking opportunities where small businesses can showcase their capabilities and engage directly with both NAVAIR's technical personnel and major prime contractors, thereby encouraging increased involvement of small businesses as prime or subcontractors in NAVAIR programs. This initiative, identified under solicitation number N00421-05-MATCHMAKING and affiliated with NAICS code 921190, reflects the Department of Defense's commitment to supporting small business integration within defense-related aviation projects. Information regarding the event, including registration and public access details, was made available through The Patuxent Partnership website. The venue is located in Patuxent River, Maryland, and the effort underscores the strategic importance of small business contributions to defense technology development and procurement.