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The Army Office of Small Business Programs is conducting a training session on September 26, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time at the Taylor Building in Arlington, VA. This session is designed specifically for small businesses involved in research and development of technology that may be of interest to the Army. The training will cover key programs including the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), and an overview of the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF). Attendees will also receive instruction on registering, navigating, and submitting proposals through the Department of Defense's SBIR/STTR website. Attendance is limited to one representative per company due to space constraints, but participation via teleconference is available for those outside the local area. Interested parties must register by sending an email to the designated Small Business Liaison, Sharon R. Morrow, by noon on September 21, 2018, including detailed company and attendee information as well as the preferred mode of attendance. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with presentation materials and directions for on-site or virtual attendance. For questions, Sharon Morrow can be reached at the provided phone number.

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Army hosts September 26 training on SBIR, STTR, and RIF programs for small businesses.

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Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is hosting a training session for industry on 9/26/18 from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time at the Taylor Building at 2530 Crystal Drive, Room 8122, Arlington (Crystal City), VA 22202. The session will provide an overview of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs; an overview of the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF); and instruction on how to register in, navigate through, search SBIR/STTR topics on, and submit SBIR/STTR proposals on the DoD website. THIS TRAINING IS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES WHO ARE CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT THE ARMY MAY NEED. Due to limited seating, ATTENDANCE IN PERSON IS LIMITED TO ONE (1) ATTENDEE PER COMPANY. However, there is an opportunity to participate via teleconference if you are not in the geographical area. To register, e-mail Sharon.R.Morrow.civ@mail.mil. In the e-mail registration request, include "Registration for 9/16/18 SBIR/STTR Training for Industry" in the title. In the body of the e-mail provide the name, e-mail address, company name, company socioeconomic status (i.e. SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB), telephone number, and if available, mobile number of the attendee, and whether you will be attending in person or participating virtually through a teleconference. Registered attendees will received an e-mail confirmation with slide presentations and directions/access information to the venue or a dial-in number for the teleconference. Registration closes 12 noon, Friday, 9/21/18. If you have any questions, contact Sharon Morrow at (703)693-6115.

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