Small Business Event - SOF Week Prep Small Business Roundtable
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The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is organizing a virtual Small Business Roundtable on May 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, hosted by the Office of Small Business Programs. This event is exclusively for small businesses and aims to provide attendees with an overview of what to expect at SOF Week, along with tips to maximize their participation. The roundtable is intended to offer insight into the specific Program Executive Office (PEO) or directorate involved, but it is not designed for businesses to present their capabilities or receive forecasts of future procurement opportunities. Participation is limited to 300 individuals, and USSOCOM encourages a diverse mix of socio-economic categories, industries, and geographic locations. Due to high interest, a limit may be placed on the number of participants per firm. Attendees are expected to actively engage in discussions, especially around barriers to doing business and potential solutions. Interested firms must submit an invitation request by 8:00 AM local time on April 25, 2026, through the provided link, with selections notified by May 2. Selection criteria include socio-economic status, the products and services offered, experience with USSOCOM, prior attendance, timeliness of request, and firm location. Late submissions may be accepted on a space-available basis, and those not selected will be included in a list for future events.
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Tampa, FL, 33605, USASet-Aside
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The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable on 5/6/2026 from 2:00:00 PM-4:00:00 PM Eastern. Government participants will be the Office of Small Business Programs. This session will be hosted virtually. Connection details will be provided upon selection to attend.
This event is open for Small Businesses only.
This session will be an overview of what to expect at SOF Week and tips to make the most of the event.
Intent of these meetings: These roundtables are intended to be an opportunity for firms to gain a general overview of the specific PEO or directorate participating. These roundtables are not meant to be an opportunity for firms to present their capabilities to USSOCOM, or to receive a forecast of upcoming requirements.
USSOCOM would like to have participation from all socio-economic categories and a variety of industries. Space is limited to 300 individuals
Due to the expected interest in this event, we may limit the number of participants per firm that attend this session.
Expected of attendees:
We are actively soliciting your comments/feedback. Please be willing and prepared to engage/discuss.
When discussing barriers or ways to do business easier, please provide examples of issues and possible solutions.
TO REQUEST AN INVITATION:
If interested in participating, please fill out all of the information at the following link:
https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/Small-Business-Roundtable-Invitation-Request.aspx
Even if you requested an invitation to a previous roundtable but were not selected to attend, you must submit a new request in order to be considered for this roundtable.
The criteria considered when selecting attendees (in no particular order and not listed in order of importance)
- Socioeconomic status (we would like representation from each socioeconomic category (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB)
- Products and/or services provided (we lean more towards firms that provide what we buy, but want a variety of industries represented)
- Experience with USSOCOM (we would like a mix of experienced and inexperienced firms)
- The last time your firm has attended a SB Roundtable (we want to afford all firms an opportunity to attend a roundtable)
- When your request to attend was received; and
- Where your firm is located (we would like a mix of local and non-local firms). Responses are due by 8:00:00 AM local time on 4/25/2026. Invitations for those selected to attend will be sent out no later than close of business on 5/2/2026. You may still submit a response after the due date. However, late submissions will be accommodated on a space available basis.
If not selected for this event, or if your response is received after the due date, your contact information will be added to the list of companies interested in attending future events.