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14th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast 2024 (Charleston, SC)


  • The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce 700 12th Street NW #700 Washington, DC 20005 U.S.A. (map)

Join us for the 14th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast Virtual, presented jointly by The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, being held in Virtually.

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Early Bird Registration: For Registrants and Non-Members, the cost is $315. For Small Business members, the cost is $265. For Supplier members, the cost is $220.
*Prices above valid through April 30, 2024*

Standard Pricing starting May 1, 2024: For Registrants and Non-Members, the cost is $335. For Small Business members, the cost is $280. For Supplier members, the cost is $240.


This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

  • Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars

  • Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited)

  • Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities, and threats to small business contractors

  • Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures, and related topics

  • Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

Did You Know???

The Contracting Division of the U.S. Department of State moved to Charleston, SC. Contracting representatives from several bureaus will be participating in the upcoming National Small Business Government Contracting Summit | Southeast in Charleston, SC on June 11th & 12th. Register today!

U.S. Department of State Top 10 NAICS: 541611, 561162, 236220, 541512, 541513, 561210, 541519, 488192, 541614, 541310. View FY 22 Forecast.

Date & Time

Thursday, June 11, 2024, from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 8 AM- 3:30 PM EST

Agenda

Day 1 – June 11, 2023

Day 2 – June 12, 2023

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418

Room Reservations
There are three different hotel options for this event. Please see below and book at the hotel of your choice.

1) Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel, 5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC, 29418.

Link: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center | 14th Annual National Small Business Government Contracting Summit | SE

You must book through the link to get the rate – $161.00 per night. Rooms are available from June 11th – June 13th.

Reservations due by May 28, 2024 and have a 48 hour cancellation policy.

 

2) North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406

Link: Marriott | 14th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | SE

You must book through the link to get the reserved rate of – $159.00 per night. Rooms available for dates of June 10th – June 13th.

Reservations due by May 20, 2024.

3) Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport, 5265 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418

Link: Hilton Garden Inn | 14th National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | SE

You must brrok through the link to get the reserved rate of – $151.18 per night. Rooms available for dates of June 10th – June 13th.

Reservations due by May 11, 2024.

Parking
Please allow time to park and get to the Ballroom.

Tip: To ensure a speedy sign-in process remember to bring a printout of your receipt (if available). The sign-in sheet is organized alphabetically by company name. To make the most out of your Matchmaking time remember to bring your priority list of Agency and Primes with whom you wish to meet.

$10 Parking per car per night

Sponsorship

Thank you to this year's sponsors!

Diamond Networking Sponsor: ASRC Federal, Copper River, Xcellent Technology Solutions, Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC, Ames 1.

Platinum: AD’s Inc., Caddell Construction, Bering Straits, Makwa Global, Seneca Nation Group, Tatitlek Corporation, Koniag Government Services, Trident Solutions, All Native Group, HunaTek, Three Saints Bay, Accenture Federal Services, Pernix, Adapt Forward, Lumbee Holdings, Inc, BAE Systems, L3 Harris, Booz Allen Hamilton.

Gold: Centient Imagine, ER Marketing Group, Jedidiah Clinical Research, Fermat Software, Gray Matter Software, LLC.

Silver: Advon Corporation, LBO Tech, Trewon Technologies LLC, Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group, Navitas Business Consulting, Inc, Viewsoft, Inc, Stealth ICT, LLC, Elyon Enterprise Strategies, SSI, Simply Bianary, Alverez and Marshal, Expedited Travel, LLC.

Bronze: The Eiram Group, LLC, AoN Management Solutions, LLC, Rockhead Consulting, GMC Consultants, CTR Management Group.

  • Sponsorship provides extra visibility and summit registration. To purchase a sponsorship, click here and select between one of the three levels below.

    • Diamond Coffee & Breakfast Sponsorship: Includes – Special Recoognition as the Coffee & Breakfast Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Day 1 Coffee Service, Day 2 Coffeee and Contential Breakfast Pick-up, 6' Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8" wide X 10.5" deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000- SOLD OUT

    • Diamond Networking Sponsorship: Includes – Special Recognition as the Networking Mixer Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Networking Event,6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8? wide X 10.5? deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000 - SOLD OUT

    • Diamond Lunch Sponsorship: Includes – Special Recognition as the Lunch Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Lunch,6′ Dis play Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8” wide X 10.5” deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000 -SOLD OUT

    • Platinum Sponsorship: Includes –Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 10.5″ deep, Recognition as the Coffee Sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 6’ Display Table, 3 registrants. Price – $1,250 - SOLD OUT

    • Gold Sponsorship: Includes –Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 10.5″ deep, Company Name linked to your homepage placed at our event web page, 2 registrants. Price – $1,000 - - SOLD OUT

    • Silver Sponsorship: Includes –Recognition and Half Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 5.125″deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 2 registrants. Price – $750 - - SOLD OUT

    • Bronze Sponsorship: Includes – Recognition and Quarter Page Ad in event program: 4″ wide X 5.125″deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 1 registrant. Price – $500- - SOLD OUT

    Thank you to this year’s sponsors!

Registration & Fees

Click Here to Register

Standard Pricing starting May 1, 2024: For Registrants and Non-Members, the cost is $335. For Small Business members, the cost is $280. For Supplier members, the cost is $240.

If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.

 

Get Social

Are you social? Tag us in your event pictures and post on Social Media.
Official Event Hashtag - #NSCFCS

USWCC - @USWCC                                                    USWCC - @USWomensCC

ASBCC -  @AmericanSBCC                                               ASBCC -  @AmericanSBCC

Matchmaking Process

At the start of the session, Agencies / Primes will introduce themselves. You then meet with any of the agencies/primes in which you have interest in doing business. There are no sign up sheets or bells and whistles. You are allowed 5 minutes – or longer if there is no line behind you. If you are patient, you will have the opportunity to meet with everyone. Make sure to bring your one-page capabilities statement and business cards that include your information.

Put your best foot forward and make sure you are prepared for your matchmaking appointments.

One-On-One Matchmaking

Agencies / Primes below have confirmed their participation.

Agencies 



General Services Administration (Day 1 only): NAICS: All NAICS

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  • Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

  • U.S. Air Force

    • Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)

  • U.S. Army Corp of Engineers

    • Charleston District

    • Jacksonville District

    • Mobile District

    •  Wilmington District

  • U.S. Department of Defense 

    • Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) – NAICS: 541512, 541513, 541517, 541519, 541712, 541714, 541715, 541990

  • U.S. Department of State 

    • A - Bureau of Administration

    • AP - Office of Acquisition Policy

    • AQM - Office of Acquisition Management

    • BOD - Business Operations Division

    • CM - Construction Management

    • COM - Chief of Mission

    • CS - Construction Support

    • DSCD - Diplomatic Security Contracts Division

    • EDSA - Enterprise Data Systems & Analytics

    • EMS -Enterprise Management & Solutions

    • EX - Office of Executive Management

    • FAC - Office of Facility Management

    • FBSB - Functional Bureau Support Branch

    • FDC - Facilities Design and Construction Division

    • GAPP - Grants, Acquisition, Procurement, and Policy

    • IM - Strategic Communications and Policy Division

    • INL - International Law Enforcement Affairs

    • IP - International Programs Division

    • NEA - East Asia

    • OBO - Bureau of Overseas Building Operations

    • OPE - Office of Procurement ExecutiveWW - Office of Acquisition Management/Worldwide Division

    • OSDBU - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business

    • PDCS/PDC - Office of Project Coordination

    • SCP - Strategic Communications and Policy Division

    • SP - Special Projects Branch

  • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

    • National Cemetery Administration

    • Strategic Acquisition Center

    • Veterans Health Administration (VHA, NCO, RPO) – All NAICS and interested in all Women Owner Veteran Businesses

  • U.S. Navy

    • Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic (NIWC) – NAICS: 541330. Looking for all socio-economic categories. Latest Agency Forecast

    • Navy Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)

Large Prime Contractors

  • Accenture Federal Services 

  • BAE Systems 

  • B.L. Harbert InternationalBooz Allen Hamilton

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

  • Caddell Construction 

  • CGI Federal 

  • Koniag Government Services

  • Pernix Construction

  • Research Triangle Institute (RTI)

Resource Partners

  • Small Business Administation – South Carolina– Providing General Resources for Small Business Federal Suppliers


 

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