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Small Business Symposium
Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Program's Fifth Annual Blue Coast** "Celebrating 100 Years of Naval Aviation"
Tuesday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 11
Your Navy Blue Coast Symposium registration includes:
Early Bird Registration through April 12th: $99 Regular Registration: $139
On-site registration available on a space available basis at the Navy Blue Coast registration desk.
(**Separate Blue Coast registration is required.)
About the Symposium: Join us for this small business training symposium conveniently co-located with the Joint Warfighting Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This unique, inclusive format allows small businesses the opportunity to maximize their time by attending small business educational sessions and participating in a larger conference and exhibition as well. The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum to educate, guide and assist small businesses in working with the federal government on the East Coast. It is geared not only to those who currently do business directly with the government, but to all relevant businesses, including those already working with the Navy. Speakers and topics are specifically chosen to be pertinent to companies interested in doing business with the government. Offerings are included for all experience levels, from novice to seasoned small businesses. Plenary sessions with guest speakers are combined with break-out sessions addressing an assortment of related topics. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities for networking including a matchmaking event with representatives from both government and large prime contractors.
Agenda:
Tuesday, May 10
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. LtGen Robert E. Schmidle, Jr., USMC Deputy Commander, U.S. Cyber Command
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Mr. Seán Crean Director, Office of Small Business Programs Department of the Navy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Plenary Address – United States Navy Command Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Plenary Session – Better Buying Power Initiatives Mr. James E. Thomsen Principal Civilian Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition Workforce) Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Mr. Seán Crean Director, Office of Small Business Programs Department of the Navy
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ADM John C. Harvey, Jr., USN Lunch sponsored by
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dessert in Exhibit Hall (Required ticket included with Blue Coast registration.)
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Plenary Session - Legislative Update Mr. John Ralston Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Suite 4DE - second level Matchmaking with the Government Agencies An opportunity to meet with representatives from the Navy Commands as well as other Federal government agencies
2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. Suite 5 - second level Breakout Sessions Breakout A Moderator: Ms. Faye Esaias Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Developing a Winning Proposal Information on how to successfully respond to government solicitations. Ms. Diane Thornewell Supervisory Contract Specialist, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Breakout B Moderator: Ms. Oreta Stinson Deputy Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Department of the Navy Mentor – Protégé Program Information on the Department of the Navy’s Mentor- Protégé Program and showcases the 2011 DON Nunn Perry Award winner. Mr. Vernon Reid Senior Business Process Consultant, SAIC Mr. Brad Kordic Vice President of Business Development, Engineering/Remediation Resources Group (ERRG)
Breakout C Moderator: Ms. Susan Burrows Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Naval Supply Systems Command Strategic Sourcing and Small Business An overview of the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative and the Navy’s role in implementation. Key information will be provided regarding existing strategic contracts and methodology utilized to determine contract structure and type. Learn how your small business can find opportunities for Navy commodity purchases in the future. Mr. Jamey Halke Procurement Analyst, Naval Supply Systems Command Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems
3:35 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
3:50 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Suite 5 - second level Breakout Sessions Breakout D Moderator: Mr. Dave Dawson Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Marine Corps Systems Command Fundamental Building Blocks for Accounting Systems What the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) looks for in an acceptable accounting system. Ms. Sharon Horne, CPA Branch Manager, Hampton Roads Office, Defense Contract Audit Agency
Breakout E Moderator: Ms. Alyse Bullock Assistant Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Department of the Navy How to Identify Opportunities using Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Learn how to small business can use FPDS-NG for strategic business planning. Ms. Linda Owen Procurement Counselor, George Mason University Hampton Roads Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Breakout F Moderator: Mr. Stanley Daise Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Marine Corps Installations and Logistics How the Federal Budget Process impacts Small Business Gain a better understanding of how the federal budget is developed and used to acquire goods and services for Sailors and Marines. Mr. William Stringer Director, Installations and Logistics Department, Logistics Support Resources Branch, United States Marine Corps Headquarters
4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Suite 5 lobby - second level Reception sponsored by
Wednesday, May 11
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Joint Warfighting Plenary Address The Honorable Michael W. Wynne
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Mr. Ahson Wardak U.S. Small Business Administration
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level RDML Randolf L. Mahr
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Ms. Emily Harman Ms. Barbara Taylor Deputy Director, Navy Small Business Programs, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ballroom 1 - first level Ms. Ludmilla Parnell Director, Small Business Partnerships, General Dynamics Information Technology Mr. Vernon Reid Senior Business Process Consultant, SAIC Ms. Robyn Snyder Supplier Diversity Program Manager, Lockheed Martin MS2, Undersea Systems
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. GEN Raymond T. Odierno, USA Commander
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Suite 4DE - second level Matchmaking with Large Business Primes Take advantage of this opportunity to meet large primes contracting with the Navy.
2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Suite 5 - second level Breakout Sessions Breakout A Moderator: Ms. Katherine Rachubinski Associate Director, Navy Small Business Programs, Naval Inventory Control Point Successful Small Business Forum I This is an interactive session designed for small businesses to discover how they can enhance their ability to succeed from those who have. Mr. Tom Sanders Managing Director, Coherent Technical Services, Inc. Mr. Daniel V. Kearns President, BH Aircraft Mr. Jim Lavoie Chief Executive Officer, Rite Solutions
Breakout B Moderator: Mr. Reggie Joslin Small Business Specialist, Navy Small Business Programs, Naval Sea Systems Command
Navigating Seaport-e as a Prime or Subcontractor Understand how the Navy uses Seaport-e as a primary contract vehicle and what small business needs to know to become competitive to be a part of it. Ms. Stacy McQuage Contracting Officer, Naval Sea Systems Command
Breakout C Moderator: Ms. Susan Burrows Associate Director, Navy Small Business Programs, Naval Supply Systems Command
Small Business Resource Panel This session will provide an overview from various agencies and organizations that provide assistance to Small Businesses to navigate and understand the Federal purchasing environment. The panel will discuss basic steps to success and the services they provide to educate and support businesses in their quest for government contract awards. Ms. Linda Owen Procurement Counselor, George Mason University Hampton Roads Procurement Technical Assistance Center Ms. Tammy Proffitt Business Specialist, Richmond District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Ms. Helena Koch Regional Small Business Director General Services Administration Ms. Octavia Turner Procurement Center Representative U.S. Small Business Administration 3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. Break
3:35 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Suite 5 - second level Breakout Sessions Breakout D Moderator: Mr. Brad Taylor Associate Director, Navy Small Business Programs, Military Sealift Command
Successful Small Business Forum II An interactive session designed for small businesses to discover how they can enhance their ability to succeed from those who have. Ms. Carol Curtis President, Noah Enterprises Mr. Walter Dixon President, Thermcor, Inc. Mr. John Kenyon Operations Manager, Wolf Creek Fabrication
Breakout E Moderator: Ms. Brenda Pickett Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Office of Naval Research Doing Business with Strategic Systems Programs & the Office of Naval Research How to do business with two of the Navy’s unique acquisition commands. Mr. Gerald Miskelly Head of Contracts, Strategic Systems Programs Ms. Jenny Rieck Kranz Contracting Officer, Strategic Systems Programs Ms. Susan Paolini Contracting Officer, Brand Head, Office of Naval Research
Breakout F How to engage in Construction and Design with the Navy Information on how to do business with Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Ms. Barbara Taylor Deputy Director, Navy Small Business Programs, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Matchmaking:
Matchmaking appointments are set and conducted by the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs staff. Matchmaking participation is reserved exclusively for Navy Blue Coast Conference registrants.The matchmaking activity will take place in Suites 4DE (second level) on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 – 4:45 pm. Navy representatives will be available to direct you to your assigned appointments. Appointments will be set onsite by the DON OSBP staff beginning on Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. outside of Ballroom 1 (lower level).. Tuesday’s matchmaking will focus on Government agencies and Wednesday’s will focus on Large Business Primes. If you are a prime contractor or government representative that wishes to participate but has not yet been in contact with the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs, please speak to the Department of the Navy staff on-site to express your interest. Staff members will be available at the information tables outside Ballroom 1 during the conference. The point of contact is Ms. Juanita Mathis. Please direct matchmaking questions directly to Ms. Mathis at (202) 685-6313 or Juanita.mathis.ctr@navy.mil. Government and Prime Participants:
Hotel and Travel: Visit the JointWarfighting Hotel and Travel page for directions and information on accommodations. Please reference the "Joint Warfighting" rate when contacting hotels.
Dress:
Questions: Please contact Dawn Falsinotti via email or at 703-631-6190.
About the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs: The Department of the Navy embraces a culture that recognizes the critical role of small business in supporting our objective of "Building the Navy - Marine Corps Force for tomorrow". The Department of the Navy has a decentralized procurement structure that purchased approximately $80 billion in goods and services during fiscal year 2010. Each of the Department's Contracting Commands is responsible for acquiring the goods and services to fulfill its mission to support the Department of the Navy at sea, in the air, and on land. Each Contracting Command has an Associate Director for Small Business Programs that serves as the focal point for small business procurement opportunities. The Navy has eleven Major Contracting Commands:
The Navy Office of Small Business Programs is a policy office that develops legislative initiatives, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cases, and other policy initiatives designed to assist small businesses in entering the Navy contracting marketplace. The Navy has and will continue to support small business participation as both prime and subcontractors. The Department of the Navy embraces the critical role of small businesses in maintaining the strength of our naval capability and the nation's economy by focusing on leadership, teamwork, customer service, and mutually beneficial partnerships.
On-site registration available on a space available basis at the Navy Blue Coast registration desk.
**Separate registration required. Refund policy: Refund requests must be received in writing. Refunds are available through April 29, 2011. Substitutions are highly encouraged and always welcome. Contact Dawn Falsinotti with questions via email or at 703-631-6190.
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