Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Networking Event

Request to Attend NLT 12 September 2025

Request to Host a Networking Table NLT 03 October 2025

Purpose
SOFWERX, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders, Prime Contractors, and Investors in the form of "Speed Dating."

Objective
The objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders, to include Government, Industry, and Investors, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM. Additionally, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders, prime vendors, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting.

Event Timeline
Small Businesses:
26 August 2025 - 12 September 2025 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents can request to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Submit NLT 12 September 11:59 PM ET)

15 September 2025 - 26 September 2025 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event. Those who were selected will be notified on/around 29 September.

01 October 2025 Q&A Telecon: Those who were selected to participate in the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX app. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.
 
13 October 2025 RSVP Deadline: Those were sent an invitation/confirmation to attend the event must submit an RSVP NLT 13 October.

Networking Table Hosts: 
25 August - 03 October 2025 Requests to Attend Open: Government, Prime Contractors (small or large), and Investors can request to host a Networking Table at this event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Submit NLT 03 October 11:59 PM ET)

08 October 2025 Q&A Telecon: The Table Hosts may attend a separate virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX app. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.

17 October 2025 RSVP Deadline: Those who were sent an invitation/confirmation to host a Networking Table at the event must submit an RSVP NLT 17 October.

All Attendees:
13 November 2025 OSBP Networking Event Schedule
All times listed are in ET
11:30 – 12:00: Check-In
12:00 – 12:30: Kickoff/Overview
12:30 – 1:00: Booking Meetings Assistance / Move to Speed Dating Tables
1:00 – 5:00: Speed Dating Networking Sessions

Note: Agenda is subject to change.

This event will be held in person at SOFWERX and space is limited, therefore it is restricted to no more than two attendees per organization. 

How You Can Participate

Industry, Academia, National Labs, Non-Traditional Attendees, and Small Businesses:

1. Request to attend the 13 November Networking Event: Click Here to Request to Attend (NLT 12 September 11:59 PM ET)

Government, Prime Contractor and Investor Attendees:

1. Request to host a Networking Table: Click Here to Request a Networking Table (NLT 03 October 11:59 PM ET)