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Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2025

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The Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2025, coordinated by SOFWERX and the United States Special Operations Command, is a presolicitation event designed to facilitate partnerships between small businesses and key stakeholders. The primary objective is to provide small businesses with capabilities supporting national security interests and the USSOCOM mission the opportunity to engage with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and investors through a speed dating format. This initiative aims to help small businesses navigate federal contracting by providing direct access to essential resources and industry leaders. The event took place on November 13, 2025, at the SOFWERX facility, featuring a structured schedule that included a kickoff overview and several hours of dedicated networking sessions. Participation was limited to two attendees per organization to manage space constraints. The event successfully connected a diverse group of participants, including innovation hubs and government representatives, resulting in 1,388 speed dating meetings intended to advance strategic partnerships within the defense sector.

General Info

SOFWERX and USSOCOM networking event connecting small businesses with defense industry stakeholders.

Agency

Department Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

OSBP Networking Event Outcomes - 13 Nov 2025

special-notice

Low

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 23

Presolicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Sarah Marks

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Full Description

Request to Attend CLOSED Request to Host a Networking Table CLOSED Purpose SOFWERX, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders, Prime Contractors, and Investors in the form of "Speed Dating." Objective The objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders, to include Government, Industry, and Investors, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM. Additionally, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders, prime vendors, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting. Event Timeline Small Businesses: Completed 26 August 2025 - 12 September 2025 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents can request to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Submit NLT 12 September 11:59 PM ET) Completed 15 September 2025 - 26 September 2025 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event. Those who were selected will be notified on/around 29 September. Completed 08 October 2025 Q&A Telecon: Those who were selected to participate in the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX app. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation. Completed 13 October 2025 RSVP Deadline: Those were sent an invitation/confirmation to attend the event must submit an RSVP NLT 13 October. Networking Table Hosts: Completed 25 August - 03 October 2025 Requests to Attend Open: Government, Prime Contractors (small or large), and Investors can request to host a Networking Table at this event using the form at the bottom of the webpage . Completed 22 October 2025 Q&A Telecon: The Table Hosts may attend a separate virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX app. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation. Completed 24 October 2025 RSVP Deadline: Those who were sent an invitation/confirmation to host a Networking Table & Attendees at the event must submit an RSVP NLT 24 October. All Attendees: 13 November 2025 OSBP Networking Event Schedule All times listed are in ET 11:30 – 12:00: Check-In 12:00 – 12:30: Kickoff/Overview 12:30 – 1:00: Booking Meetings Assistance / Move to Speed Dating Tables 1:00 – 5:00: Speed Dating Networking Sessions Note: Agenda is subject to change. This event will be held in person at SOFWERX and space is limited, therefore it is restricted to no more than two attendees per organization.