SAM #293b997d01834868be339579f2e2f93c

Buy Indian Industry Day & Matchmaking Event Announcement

This notice announces the 4th Annual Buy Indian Industry Day & Matchmaking Event, organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and APEX Accelerators. - Event purpose: - Facilitate networking between federal acquisition professionals, Tribal enterprises, and industry partners - Discuss federal acquisition priorities and partnership opportunities - Support Tribal economic growth through federal procurement - Focus areas: - Expanding opportunities for small businesses - Strengthening Tribal economies - No procurement or solicitation: - No products, services, or OEMs are being requested - Strictly informational and outreach event - Key participants: - Federal agencies (HHS, DOI) - Tribal enterprises - Industry partners - APEX Accelerators - Event location: - OKANA Conference Center, Oklahoma City, OK - Contracting office location: - Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC

Description

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and APEX Accelerators, is hosting the 4th Annual Buy Indian Industry Day & Matchmaking event on April 27–28, 2026, at the OKANA Conference Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This event will bring together federal acquisition professionals, Tribal enterprises, industry partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen engagement and advance implementation of the Buy Indian Act. The forum will focus on expanding opportunities within the small business industrial base and supporting economic growth across Tribal communities.

Overview of the Event

Day 1–2: April 27–28, 2026 – Conference & Matchmaking

Participants will:

Engage with federal agencies and Tribal organizations on acquisition priorities and partnership opportunities Participate in matchmaking sessions to foster connections between government and industry Explore strategies to strengthen Tribal economies through federal procurement Gain insight into small business opportunities aligned with mission needs

Registration

Registration for both the conference and matchmaking sessions is required and can be completed at: https://mbmgo.com/event/hhsbuyindianindustry

Hotel Accommodations

Attendees may reserve hotel accommodations at the event venue using the link below.

Additional Information

This event serves as a key platform to promote collaboration across government and industry while advancing procurement strategies that support Tribal businesses and economic resilience.

DECLARATION

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND OUTREACH PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, OR COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. Additional Links:Follow us on the HHS OSDBU LinkedIn PageHHS DOI Buy Indian Industry Day & Matchmaking EventIndustry Day Event HotelRegister with our HHS OSDBU website to learn about future events and opportunities with HHS.

View original listing