Small Business Event - August SBIFI

The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), in collaboration with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), has launched a Small Business Information Forum Initiative (SBIFI) aimed at engaging small business industry stakeholders. This initiative is designed to support small business opportunities by providing timely information and resources through monthly sessions that follow the PEO STRI Acquisition Center’s Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) updates. The sessions are open to all industry participants but focus specifically on topics relevant to small businesses. The forum is held at the Partnership III Building in Orlando, FL, and the August 12, 2014 session included discussions on rules of engagement, an overview of the Defense Contract Audit Agency’s criteria for adequate accounting systems presented by a DCAA representative, and guidance on preparing for DCAA pre-award surveys delivered by Decosimo Solvability, LLC. Important logistical details for attendees include a strict parking policy that requires visitors to use a designated large parking lot away from the Partnership II/III lot to avoid towing, underscoring the emphasis on organized participation. No RSVP is required to attend the events, facilitating ease of access for interested parties. The forum serves as a valuable resource for small businesses aiming to navigate federal contracting requirements, especially regarding compliance and audit preparation, enhancing their potential to successfully compete in defense-related contracts. For further inquiries, the designated contact is Tony Delicati.