90-Day Outreach Report GRC

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1 OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS 90-DAY REPORT FOR AUGUST 22 NOVEMBER 28, Day Outreach Report GRC August 17 Lunch and Learn Seminar The NASA GRC SBO will be a feature speaker at downtown s Crowne Plaza Hotel. The agenda at the seminar Positioning your Company to Win Government Contracts will include NASA, GSA, a NASA prime contractor, and a DOD prime contractor. The SBO will discuss pre-rfp business opportunities with GRC and how to respond to them. Location: Cleveland, OH Principal Participants: NASA GRC small business specialist, SAIC, CDO Technologies, GSA, and invited regional small businesses focused on I.T. Type of Event: Working Lunch None. Expected Outcome: Encouraging new local I.T. companies to enter the Government marketplace Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Shantel Grigsby, (614) August 28 Business Matchmaking 2007 This is a one-day regional business matchmaking event sponsored by the SBA, SCORE, and Hewlett Packard. This event will provide an opportunity for small businesses to arrange 15-minute appointments with GRC s SBO as well as other Federal, State, and local agencies and prime contractors. Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL Principal Participants: Supplier Diversity Specialists from government and industry, GRC Small Business Specialist, large businesses, and numerous small businesses Type of Event: Business matchmaking Local newspaper and radio/tv media Expected Outcome: Identification of new potential small and large business firms Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Linda Coletti (615) September 5-6 West Virginia Statewide Veteran s Conference and Contract Connections This two-day, two-conference event will focus on Veterans and business opportunities available to them (first day), followed by a business matchmaking event (second day) that will be open to all types of businesses.

2 Location: Coonskin Armory, Charleston, WV Principal Participants: Supplier Diversity Specialists from various prime contractors, NASA GRC and other Federal, State, and local Agencies Type of Event: Procurement and Business Matchmaking Event Unknown. Local coverage is a possibility Expected Outcome: Identification of new potential small and large business firms Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Carl Silski (216) September 14 Socioeconomic Achievement Honors Ceremony This inaugural event, sponsored by Cleveland State University, will honor Glenn Research Center for its socioeconomic achievements. The award presentation will be given to the GRC Center Director. The SBO will also have a booth at the event to help foster improved business relationships between GRC and Cleveland area minority businesses. Location: Cleveland State University, Cleveland Principal Participants: GRC Center Director, Facilities manager, the GRC Small Business Specialist, and numerous small businesses from the local region Type of Event: Awards event Local newspaper and radio/tv media Expected Outcome: Positive public relations and identification of new potential small businesses Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Carl Silski (216) October 31 Procurement Opportunities Fair 2007 This is a one-day business event sponsored by California University of Pennsylvania and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.. Location: Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Cranberry Twp., PA Principal Participants: Supplier Diversity Specialists, GRC Small Business Specialist, large businesses, and numerous small businesses Type of Event: Procurement Opportunities expo Unknown Expected Outcome: Identification of new potential small and large business firms Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Carl Silski (216) November 29 Veteran Owned Business Symposium This conference the 5th annual -- will continue to cover topics of interest to small veteran-owned businesses. Topics will be presented by Supplier Diversity officials from various State and Federal agencies. This event is sponsored by the SBA, PTAC, and Lorain National Bank Location: Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH Principal Participants: Supplier Diversity Specialists from the Federal government, the NASA GRC Small Business Specialist, large businesses, and numerous small businesses

3 Other Items of Note: Type of Event: Procurement Event Unknown Expected Outcome: Identification of new potential small veteran-owned business firms Point of Contact & Telephone No: Contact: Carl Silski (216) Two relatively large procurements are expected to begin shortly -- a follow-on contract for Environmental Management and Safety Support Services and a new contract for Decommissioning work Pertaining to the nuclear reactor at Plum Brook Station. 3 Two additional relatively large procurements are expected to begin during first quarter of FY08 PACE-3 (an I.T. related contract) and a follow-on to our current Microgravity R&D contract the latter which is to be expanded in scope to accommodate expanded work under Space Exploration and Space Flight initiatives. 90-Day Outreach Report JPL Aug California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce State Convention & Business Expo Location: Long Beach, California Principal Participants: Mary Helen Ruiz, Small Business Specialist, small businesses, prime contractors Expected Outcome: Identify potential SDB/Minority Business suppliers Aug 28 Sept th Annual Supplier Diversity Marketplace Location: Carson, California Principal Participants: Martin Ramirez, Small Business Specialist, small businesses, prime contractors National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Location: Washington, D.C.

4 Principal Participants: Janester Short and Ashley Collins, JPL Acquisition Expected Outcome: Identify potential Minority Business Enterprises for JPL requirements Oct 16 Oct 17 Business Opportunities Expo at NASA Kennedy Location: Port Canaveral, Florida Principal Participants: Martin Ramirez, Small Business Specialist Doing Business with JPL Workshop Location: San Diego, California Principal Participants: Workshop presented by Thomas May, JPL Acquisition for JPL requirements Point of Contact & Telephone No: (619) Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct Making the Connection: OCTA Small Business Conference & Vendor Fair Location: Anaheim, California Principal Participants: Mary Helen Ruiz, Small Business Specialist for JPL requirements Small Business Forum at NASA Goddard Location: Greenbelt, Maryland Principal Participants: Martin Ramirez, Small Business Specialist for JPL requirements GovLink 2007 Conference Location: Sacramento, California

5 Principal Participants: Workshop panelist, Thomas May, JPL Acquisition Expected Outcome: Present an overview of the federal contracting process to small business attendees in addition to doing business with JPL Point of Contact & Telephone No: (866) Oct Nov 6-8 Nov 13 Nov 15 National Minority Supplier Development Council of Florida (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Business Opportunity Fair Location: Miami, Florida Principal Participants: Prime contractors and small businesses Expected Outcome: Contracting and bidding opportunities for small business attendees Point of Contact & Telephone No: (866) NASA Small Business Specialists Council at NASA Dryden Location: Edwards Air Force Base, California Principal Participants: NASA OSBP and Small Business Specialists Type of Event: Quarterly meeting None Expected Outcome: Provide up-to-date information and best practices to Small Business Specialists serving at NASA centers. Discuss issues that affect the agency and NASA Centers. Point of Contact & Telephone No: (202) NASA Small Business Advocates Awards Ceremony Location: Washington, D.C. Principal Participants: NASA OSBP Office, small business specialists, small businesses and prime contractors Type of Event: Recognition of outstanding efforts in developing and implementing innovative practices in support of the agency's small business program. Also, acknowledge contributions made by NASA personnel and contractors throughout the agency. Expected Outcome: Point of Contact & Telephone No: (202) Veterans Economic & Business Development Summit Location: Riverside, California Principal Participants: Thomas May, JPL Acquisition

6 Expected Outcome: Contracting and bidding opportunities for Veteran/Service Disabled companies 90-Day Outreach Report KSC Aug 9-11 Aug Aug Aug 23 Sept 6 Florida Minority Supplier Development Council 24th Annual Conference and Trade Fair Location: Orlando, Florida Principal Participants: Minority Enterprises, Government Small Business Specialists, Contractor Small Business Liaison Officers, prime contractors Type of Event: Trade Fair Expected Outcome: Identify potential SDB/Minority Business suppliers Point of Contact & Telephone No: Malik Ali, Enterprise Florida Board & Stakeholder Council Meeting Location: Miami, Florida Principal Participants: Governor Crist, public and private directors Point of Contact & Telephone No: Ellen Stalnaker, Procurement and Contracting Expo Location: Jacksonville, Florida Principal Participants: Small businesses, prime contractors, various Federal and local Gov t representatives /Matchmaking Point of Contact & Telephone No: Lola Naylor, Constellation Small Business Forum Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida Principal Participants: Prime Constellation contractors, Government and Contractor Small Business Representatives, small business manufacturers Expected Outcome: Match SB manufacturers with Prime Contractors Point of Contact & Telephone No: Rob Salonen, US Women s Chamber of Commerce

7 Location: Melbourne, Florida Principal Participants: Women-owned businesses, NASA Small Business Representatives Point of Contact & Telephone No: Margot Dorfman, Sept 26 Oct 16 Oct Nov th Annual Veteran s Conference Location: Melbourne, Florida Principal Participants: Various Government Agencies, SBA, NASA, Air Force, SATOP, PTAC, prime contractors Point of Contact & Telephone No: Sandy Pfrimmer, Business Opportunities Expo at NASA Kennedy Location: Port Canaveral, Florida Principal Participants: Buyers, technical personnel, large and small businesses, prime contractors Point of Contact & Telephone No: Larry Third, National Minority Supplier Development Council of Florida (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Business Opportunity Fair Location: Miami, Florida Principal Participants: CEOs, purchasing executives, minority entrepreneurs, Gov t decision makers. Point of Contact & Telephone No: NASA Small Business Specialists Council at NASA Dryden Location: Edwards Air Force Base, California Principal Participants: NASA Small Business Specialists Type of Event: Quarterly meeting None Expected Outcome: Provide up-to-date information and best practices to Small Business Specialists serving at NASA centers. Discuss issues that affect the agency and NASA Centers. Point of Contact & Telephone No: Robert Medina,

8 Nov 13 NASA Small Business Advocates Awards Ceremony Location: Washington, D.C. Principal Participants: NASA OSBP Office, small business specialists, small businesses and prime contractors Type of Event: Recognition of outstanding efforts in developing and implementing innovative practices in support of the agency's small business program. Also, acknowledge contributions made by NASA personnel and contractors throughout the agency. Expected Outcome: Point of Contact & Telephone No: (202) Nov 15 Kennedy Space Center Annual Awards Ceremony Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida Principal Participants: NASA Kennedy Space Center government and contractor personnel Type of Event: Recognition of individual and group contributions made by NASA personnel and contractors at KSC. Expected Outcome: Point of Contact & Telephone No: Lori Hicks, Day Outreach Report SSC Sep 6 SC Small Business Forum The SSC Acquisition Management Office (AMO) is reconvening the SSC Small Business Forum (established in 2006) on September 6, All SSC Government/resident agencies, prime contractors (including large businesses), and their teaming partners are invited. The forum s intent is to function as a medium for the exchange of ideas, issues, concerns, and lessons learned in the procurement community. While AMO will facilitate the September meeting, AMO s intent is that other forum members organize future meetings. Location: Stennis Space Center, Rocuhon House Principal Participant: SSC Acquisition Management Office and SSC Prime Contractors Type of Event: Meeting None Expected Outcome: More communication among the SSC Procurement community POC: Richard Mann/