Bid guide
How to bid on the Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026 by USSOCOM
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), in coordination with SOFWERX, is organizing an in-person networking event. This event is designed for small businesses that support national security interests or the USSOCOM mission.
Selected small businesses will have the opportunity to engage with government representatives, prime contractors, and investors through 'speed dating' sessions. This is a chance to advance partnerships with USSOCOM and gain access to key stakeholders and resources for federal contracting.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for small businesses to request to attend this networking event is October 08, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. After this date, USSOCOM OSBP will review requests and select attendees who they believe will benefit most. Notifications for selected attendees will be sent around October 15, 2026.
If you are selected, you may attend a virtual Q&A teleconference on October 22, 2026, to understand the networking app. You must confirm your attendance by creating a networking app profile by October 29, 2026. The networking event itself will take place on November 05, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
Who this opportunity suits
This event is suitable for small businesses in the technology category, or any small business with capabilities that support national security interests or the USSOCOM mission. It is specifically for firms looking to connect directly with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and investors to further their involvement in federal contracting.
The event is in-person and space is limited, with a restriction of no more than two attendees per organization.
How to respond
To request to attend the networking event, you must access the original solicitation on the portal. Click 'View original source' to open the opportunity. If you land on the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required. Once on the bid page, locate and use the form to submit your request to attend by the October 08, 2026, 11:59 PM ET deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When requesting to attend, clearly articulate how your small business's capabilities align with national security interests or the USSOCOM mission. Highlight specific technologies or services you offer that are relevant.
Ensure your request is submitted well before the October 08, 2026, deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. If selected, actively participate in the Q&A teleconference and complete your networking app profile by the confirmation deadline to maximize your event experience.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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