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Beyond SBIR: The Contracting Paths most Startups Never Hear About

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The Department of the Air Force Space Systems Command is hosting a virtual event titled Beyond SBIR: The Contracting Paths most Startups Never Hear About on Tuesday, August 25, at 10 AM MT. This forecast opportunity is designed for a broad audience including military, civilian, industry, and academic participants to explore various government business entry points beyond the standard SBIR process. The discussion will focus on accelerating growth for founders by examining alternative procurement mechanisms such as Other Transaction Authorities, Commercialization Strategies and Development, Tactical Funding for Innovation, Strategic Funding for Innovation, direct procurement, and sole-source opportunities. Interested parties can register via the provided Zoom link or find more information through the Space Systems Command front door portal.

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Air Force Space Systems Command virtual event on alternative government contracting paths August 25.

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Department Of The Air Force → Space Systems Command

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611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

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SBIR is only one door into government business. This discussion explores OTAs, CSOs, TACFI, STRATFI, direct procurement, sole-source opportunities, and other mechanisms founders can use to accelerate growth. Tuesday, August 25, 10 AM MT
Location: Virtual Audience: Mil, Civ, Industry, Academia Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617851641862/WN_nTry4g6NSJWGBa6Idz9awg#/registration

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