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USSOCOM Virtual Small Business Roundtable for SOF Week Preparation

USSOCOM is organizing a virtual Small Business Roundtable to help small businesses prepare for SOF Week. - Hosted by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Department of Defense - Event is for small businesses from all socio-economic backgrounds and industries - Purpose is to provide an overview of SOF Week and offer tips for maximizing participation - Not a procurement opportunity: no products, services, or capabilities are being solicited - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service line items are involved - Attendance is limited to 300 individuals; selection based on socio-economic status, offerings, experience with USSOCOM, and location - Event is for discussion, feedback, and engagement—not for presenting capabilities or receiving requirement forecasts - Location context: Tampa, FL (virtual event) - No contract value or period of performance applies

Description

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable on 5/6/2026 from 2:00:00 PM-4:00:00 PM Eastern.  Government participants will be the Office of Small Business Programs.  This session will be hosted virtually.  Connection details will be provided upon selection to attend.

This event is open for Small Businesses only.

This session will be an overview of what to expect at SOF Week and tips to make the most of the event.

Intent of these meetings:  These roundtables are intended to be an opportunity for firms to gain a general overview of the specific PEO or directorate participating.  These roundtables are not meant to be an opportunity for firms to present their capabilities to USSOCOM, or to receive a forecast of upcoming requirements.

USSOCOM would like to have participation from all socio-economic categories and a variety of industries.  Space is limited to 300 individuals

Due to the expected interest in this event, we may limit the number of participants per firm that attend this session.

Expected of attendees:

We are actively soliciting your comments/feedback.  Please be willing and prepared to engage/discuss.

When discussing barriers or ways to do business easier, please provide examples of issues and possible solutions.

TO REQUEST AN INVITATION:

If interested in participating, please fill out all of the information at the following link:

https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/Small-Business-Roundtable-Invitation-Request.aspx

Even if you requested an invitation to a previous roundtable but were not selected to attend, you must submit a new request in order to be considered for this roundtable.

The criteria considered when selecting attendees (in no particular order and not listed in order of importance)

- Socioeconomic status (we would like representation from each socioeconomic category (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB)

- Products and/or services provided (we lean more towards firms that provide what we buy, but want a variety of industries represented)

- Experience with USSOCOM (we would like a mix of experienced and inexperienced firms)

- The last time your firm has attended a SB Roundtable (we want to afford all firms an opportunity to attend a roundtable)

- When your request to attend was received; and

- Where your firm is located (we would like a mix of local and non-local firms). Responses are due by 8:00:00 AM local time on 4/25/2026. Invitations for those selected to attend will be sent out no later than close of business on 5/2/2026.  You may still submit a response after the due date.  However, late submissions will be accommodated on a space available basis.

If not selected for this event, or if your response is received after the due date, your contact information will be added to the list of companies interested in attending future events.

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