Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs

The OSBP team will be onsite at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 7-10 to meet with small businesses interested in enhancing national security and providing innovative technologies to support the warfighter. CES is the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event and is a unique opportunity for OSBP to learn from innovative small businesses on the cutting edge of technology development. Our team wants to learn how we can better support these companies to help bring their ideas into DoD while providing them pathways to win government contracts. If you are attending #CES, we invite you to connect with us: 🔵 Dates: January 7-10, 2025 🔵 Booth: We will be co-located with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Booth. 🔵 Location: Booth 61401 in Hall G of the Venetian Expo 🔵 Meetings: Submit a meeting request through the CES event app or via our meeting request form below. Please note that all requests may not be fulfilled due to demand and limited availability. https://lnkd.in/eGQe-s6N

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Happy New Year from the DoD Office of Small Business Programs! #NewYear2025

Happy Holidays from the DoD Office of Small Business Programs! Wishing you all the joys of the season, and we look forward to collaborating with you in the New Year. #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #DoD

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In this week’s issue: 💻 New CMMC Program Rules Take Effect 👍🏽 Incentives for Employee-Owned Businesses 📝 Inside Initiative #2 of NDIS-IP 👨💼Connect with OSBP at CES 2025 #DoD #smallbusiness #CES2025 #NDISIP #CMMC

📰 DOD Launches SciTechCONNECT to Revolutionize Defense Innovation Collaboration The Department of Defense announced today the launch of DoD SciTechConnect, a new platform designed to enhance collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. The initiative, which was unveiled on December 3, aims to empower innovators to turn bold ideas into solutions that strengthen national security. "DoD SciTechCONNECT broadens access to our innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration with a diverse array of contributors," said Dr. Aprille J. Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. "Through tailored resources and curated events, this initiative ensures that ASD S&T remains at the forefront of technological advancement for the defense of our nation." The platform provides a centralized hub for innovators and organizations to access resources, tools, and opportunities that drive research and technology development. By reducing barriers and streamlining processes, DoD SciTechConnect hopes to accelerate collaboration with the department and position new contributors for success in addressing national security challenges. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE – https://buff.ly/49LiL2w #DoDSciTechCONNECT #DefenseInnovation #NationalSecurity #TechCollaboration #ScienceAndTechnology #InnovationEcosystem #DefenseTech #TechAdvancement #ResearchAndDevelopment #STEMInnovation #DoDPartnerships #FutureOfDefense #DefenseSolutions #USNavy #USMarineCorps #DONOSBP

The CMMC Program Rule (32 CFR Part 170) takes effect today, December 16, 2024. Be sure to visit Project Spectrum for free, DoD-endorsed CMMC compliance resources at ProjectSpectrum.io. A few highlights from the latest Project Spectrum blog: 🛡️ Review Scoping Guidance to confirm your SSP covers all in-scope systems and components. 🛡️Ensure all Assessment Objectives (NIST SP 800-171A) are fully documented. View the full blog post for what contractors and subcontractors need to know: https://lnkd.in/dwHhe63C #CMMC #Cybersecurity #CMMCDay #SmallBusiness

#ICYMI: Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, highlights 2024 achievements and initiatives shaping the future of defense in the latest edition of Defense Acquisition University magazine. Read his full article: https://lnkd.in/eC_dp-3p #DefenseAcquisition #SustainTheForce #ExpandTheBase

In this issue: 🤵🏽♂️ Small business roundtable at 401 Tech Bridge 🏆 Defense Acquisition University honors acquisition professionals 👩🏻💻 State elected officials briefed on national security, DoD small business programs 📜 NDAA passes the House 🚀 White House announces boosts to small businesses 📝 Inside Initiative #1 of NDIS-IP   #DoD #Acquisition #SmallBusiness #ALEC #NDAA #NDISIP #DefenseAcquisitionAwards