Below we have captured a few upcoming events that may be of interest to the GovCon community. Note that all links will point directly to the event hosting site. OS AI takes note of, but will not be actively tracking these events so details may change.
2024 November 19 – HHS ACF hosts Business Collaboration Summit 2024 Training and Technical Assistance Summit
The ACF Government Contracting Services (GCS), led by the Acquisition Relations Office, is proud to host our Business Collaboration Summit (BCS)—the first of many summits to foster stronger partnerships between government and industry. This particular summit will focus on Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) services, a vital area for ACF’s mission.
During this event, ACF will introduce its new strategic contracting vehicles, starting with an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) dedicated to T/TA support, and provide insights into the ACF 360 initiative. Industry partners will have the opportunity to learn about upcoming opportunities and contribute to shaping the structure of future T/TA contracts at ACF.
2024 November 19 – HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) Industry Day
The primary objectives of the Market Research Industry Day are for industry to: (1) learn about the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) requirement, and (2) share comments and questions. This Market Research Industry Day is open to all small and other than small business concerns interested in learning more about the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) requirement.
2024 November 20 – Elev8 and Engage GovCon
How do we properly recognize the top brands in GovCon? By renting out the historic Guinness brewery in Halethorpe, MD, a state-of-the-art facility which celebrates the company’s 260 years of Irish brewing experience, unparalleled focus on quality and on giving back to the community they serve.
2024 November 20 – DOI USGS Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) Industry Day
The Department the of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)) has a requirement for science, engineering, and technical support necessary to assist the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS), located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in fulfilling its mission. Operated by the USGS, EROS is a national data reception, processing, archiving, distribution, and research facility for remotely sensed data and other forms of geographic information. A site visit and Industry Day will be held at EROS (47914 252nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57198) on November 20, 2024 from 09:00AM- 1:00PM CST; Small Business Representatives will be available for questions and Small Businesses are encouraged to attend. The Government plans to provide at least fourteen (14) days¿ notice for the site visit. Notification of intent to attend the site visit must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer (kpederson@usgs.gov) no later than 2:00 PM CST on the day prior to the site visit. The number of participants is limited to three (3) representatives from your company.
2024 November 20 – Navy: PMA 281 Fiscal Year 2025 Industry Day
The Navy’s Strike Planning and Execution Systems program office (PMA-281) is hosting an in-house Industry Day on November 20, 2024 at Precise Systems in Lexington Park, MD from 0800-1600. The event will feature an overview of what PMA-281 is working on and where the program is headed in the future.
Industry Day will also present an opportunity for networking and one-on-one conversations with program leadership and technical leads. Attendees can expect to have an opportunity to speak with PMA-281 leadership and technical leads during intervals of 15 minute information exchanges.
PMA-281 is at a pivotal point in innovation and our Industry Day aims to engage industry for partnering opportunities and collaboration to deliver strike mission planning software capabilities to the fleet.
2024 November 20 – FHWA Accelerating Market Readiness Program Virtual Industry Day
The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Technical Services Accelerating Market Readiness (AMR) Program, intends to release a new five-year open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The purpose of this BAA is to solicit a variety of solutions that will support the strategic objectives of the AMR program The AMR program will provide resources for the rapid, national assessment of emerging innovations and for the development of objective-written documentation of these assessments.
A Virtual Industry Day will be held on November 20, 2024, through Microsoft Teams. A meeting invite link will be provided to attendees who pre-register. The purpose of this Virtual Industry Day will be for the Government to explain the overall FHWA Office of Technical Services vision as well as to provide details regarding the AMR BAA requirements identified at this time.
2024 November 21 – Energy, Infrastructure & Environment Summit 2024
2024 December 3 – Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) Cyber Risk Assessment Tools Industry Day
Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) Cyber Assessment Branch will host an Industry Day on 03 December 2024 at MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton, California, 92055 from 0830 to 1230 PST. The Industry Day is a four-hour event comprised of a general orientation session followed by an open communication between the Government and Industry to discuss commercial practices.
2024 December 4-5 – ASTP Annual Meeting
The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Annual Meeting is back in Washington, DC on December 4-5, 2024. Join in on two days of conversation, learning, and networking. You’ll hear about the key issues at the intersection of health care, public health, policymaking, and technology through a variety of keynote speakers and mainstage, breakout, and education sessions as we reflect on 20 years and look ahead to the future of better health enabled by health IT.
2024 December 5 – MHS/DHA focused San Antonio IT Networking Group
As a general rule, meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at The Quarry Golf Club.
2025 December 5 – MicroHealth and TechWerks Mix & Mingle Holiday Celebration and Open House
It’s that time of year again and MicroHealth and TechWerks are excited to extend an open invitation to MicroHealth’s annual Holiday Celebration & Open House. While RSVPs are not necessary, they do help provide an accurate headcount for food and refreshments.
2025 December 11 – DHS Virtual Happy Hour
Brought to you by OrangeSlices AI & Shelley’s Events and in coordination with this month’s sponsor, ResolveSoft, please join us for the virtual Department of Homeland Security Industry Happy Hour event via live video to give our colleagues the opportunity to connect screen to screen with one another, exchange ideas and have fun! Bring your own drink!
Monica Padron Harris will also provide insight into DHS in 2025!
2024- December 12 – AFCEA DC 48th Annual Winter Gala
Combining classic elegance with modern luxury, the Winter Gala brings together more than 1,400 senior leaders from the Department of Defense, Federal IT community, and industry together to network and welcome the holiday season in style—all while giving back to the community. You can donate for Toys for Tots directly, or through a participating company.
2024 December 12 – DHS ICE Law Enforcement Systems and Analysis (LESA) Virtual Industry Day and One-on-One Sessions
As part of the RFI process, the government intends to host a virtual industry briefing via Microsoft Teams on 12/12/2024 from 9:00am to 11:00am Eastern Time (ET). Virtual one-on-one sessions will be scheduled for the following day 12/13/2024. The objective for hosting this briefing and one-on-one sessions is to further stimulate interest in the LESA program and answer questions to assist in preparation of capabilities statements prior to their due date. Any information received from industry as a result of the briefing will be used for market research to include determining if any small business set aside opportunities exist, procurement strategy, and allowing interested companies to network for potential teaming arrangements. All interested large and small businesses are welcome to attend. Requests to attend the virtual industry day briefing shall be submitted via the following link https://forms.office.com/g/sCfagvXcP3 by 11/29/2024 at 9:00 AM ET.
2024 December 13 – AFCEA NOVA Air Forces IT Day 2024
2024 December 17 – CMS Industry Day
The Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) is pleased to invite CMS employees, current and prospective contractors to CMS Industry Day 2024 on Tuesday, December 17th from 9:00AM-4:00PM EST. Additional information and registration details will be provided on this site
HHS and CMS senior leaders will share mission priorities and agency trends. Federal experts will present on new initiatives and policies impacting CMS acquisitions. Continuous Learning Points will be available for CMS attendees. Afternoon breakout sessions will be available
2024 December 17 – DHS ICE Virtual Vendor Engagement Day event in support of IT acquisitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management and Office of the Chief Information Officer will host a Virtual Vendor Engagement Day event in support of IT acquisitions. The Vendor Engagement Day event is designed to promote meaningful exchanges of information to support a greater understanding of ICE’s IT requirements and industry’s capabilities. The event will include briefs of specific requirements listed in the Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) and questions and answers. All projected procurements are subject to revision or cancellation.
2024 December 17 – GOVTECH CONNECTS: VA’s Digital Transformation FY25: Mission Success, Challenges, Opportunities
Representatives from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Business Operations, VBA, VHA and VA Staff Offices will share their perspectives on the future of VA Digital Transformation, mission success, challenges, and strategic direction. The summit will also highlight opportunities for industry collaboration to address critical issues facing the VA. If you are a registered SDVOSB or VOSB, contact Laurie.Basalyga@govtechconnects.com for your special discount code to save on tickets and secure seats in our reserved SDVOSB/VOSB seating area. OS discount promo code: OrangeSlicesAI
2025 January 13 – Vanguard FedCiv 250
2025 January 28-29 Transforming Health IT: Leveraging Innovation for Mission-Focused Solutions
2025 – January 29 – VA Networking Happy Hour
BJ’s Brewhouse in Tysons, VA from 5-8pm sponsored by PingWind.
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2025 – February 26 – VA Networking Happy Hour
BJ’s Brewhouse in Tysons, VA from 5-8pm sponsored by SiloTech.
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2025 – March 26 – VA Networking Happy Hour
BJ’s Brewhouse in Tysons, VA from 5-8pm sponsored by Connected Logistics.
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2025 April 28-May 2 – 2025 Military Health System (MHS) Conference
The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry health care professionals. The conference provides a unique venue for knowledge sharing, innovative ideas, discussions of lessons learned, and the introduction of exciting new developments within the Military Health System. The MHS Conference offers Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare professionals and industry partners the opportunity to engage across the MHS as we work to continue working towards our vision of becoming the world’s role model of an integrated health system.
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