You are invited to attend the
2024 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT
April 25 - 26, 2024
Washington D.C. Area
Get the Latest on New 2024 Small Business Contracting Opportunities!
The 2024 American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide you with the latest details on small business contracting opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense, Prime Defense Contractors, and additional Federal Government Agencies
Register now as a Sponsor or Attendee. Exhibit Space is Full. Email us at events@usdlf.org to be added to the waitlist.
Why attend the 2024 American Small Business Defense Contracting Summit?
The Federal Government is required to award 23% of Prime Contracts to Small Businesses with almost $160 Billion in Federal Government Contracts awarded to Small Businesses in 2022 and another $100 Billion awarded to Small Businesses as Subcontractors to Prime Contractors. Register Today for this Important National Summit.
The American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide the latest details on:
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Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense including all Branches of the Military
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Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and other Federal Agencies
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Small Business Contracting with Prime Defense Contractors, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Caterpillar, CGI Federal, Jones Lang LaSalle, Parsons, Raytheon, and SAIC
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Small Business/Diversity Supplier Contracting with the State of Maryland
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Military Base-Community Partnerships Driving Construction and Service Contracts
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Financing for Small Businesses, including Public Financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Private Financing, and Special Defense Department Venture Capital Programs
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Procurement Assistance Resources for Small Business, including SBA, Commerce Department/MBDA, APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs), and more
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Small Business Tracking Opportunities available under various GWACs (Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts)
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Accelerated Contracting Opportunities via Other Transaction Authorities (OTA's)
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Accelerated Contracting with the Defense Department's 'Innovation Hubs'/DEFENSEWERX
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Federal Mentor-Protege Programs - SBA, Defense Department, NASA, Department of Energy, and more
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Federal Grant Opportunities Driven by Administration Initiatives in the Infrastructure, Green Energy, and Blue Economy
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Special Preferential Contracting/Set-Aside Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) Certified Companies, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Companies
The Summit features General Sessions, Discussions with Federal & State Small Business Offices, Connections with Prime Contractors, Matchmaking Sessions, Multiple Networking Opportunities and much more!
EVENT LOCATION
Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI
1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090
Phone: (443) 577-2100
Parking: Complimentary On-Site Parking
Free Airport Shuttle Service from the Airport to the Hotel
Lodging Details:
Group Rate Name: American Small Business Contracting Summit
Group Rate: $115 USD/Night + Tax
Rate Available: April 20, 2024 - April 29, 2024
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Reserve your Room: Click Here
2024 American Small Business Contracting Summit Agenda
DAY 1
April 24, 2024
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitors Move-In
Exhibitors and Attendees: Stop by Registration to Pick Up Name Badge
DAY 2
April 25, 2024
7:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning General Sessions
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch on your own
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5 PM: Afternoon General Session
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.
DAY 3
April 26, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Sessions
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II
1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
*Schedule subject to change.
Take Advantage of Great Early Registration Rates!
Registration Types
Business Attendee: Early Rate: $695 | Regular Price: $895
VIP Business Attendee: Early Rate: $795 | Regular Price: $995
Standard Table-Top Exhibit Package: Sold Out
Sponsorship Packages: $1,000 to $15,000 - Inquire for more information.
Discounted Registration for Active-Duty Military and Government Officials
Virtual Registration is not available for this event.
Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register by emailing events@usdlf.org