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The United States Department of Defense and the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase the participation of minority business enterprises within the defense industrial base: https://lnkd.in/ey8E-Jr8   “This MOU represents a significant step in expanding access to defense contracts for minority business enterprises, ensuring that our supply chain is diverse, resilient, and capable of addressing the demands of our national defense,” said Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

At a time when New Zealand are investigating a Defence Industry Strategy this provides insight into supporting Small and Medium Business working with Defence.

The United States Department of Defense and the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce (MBDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last month aimed at increasing participation of minority business enterprises (MBEs) within the defense industrial base. "This MOU represents a significant step in expanding access to defense contracts for minority business enterprises, ensuring that our supply chain is diverse, resilient, and capable of addressing the demands of our national defense," said Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. "By working with MBDA, we can tap into a broader talent base of underrepresented businesses that bring unique perspectives and solutions, ultimately contributing to a more robust and innovative industrial base." Read the MOU here: https://buff.ly/4ireWDO #DOD #MBDA #MinorityOwnedBusiness #APEXAccelerators #NAPEX

The United States Department of Defense and the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce signed an MOU to boost minority business enterprises' participation in the defense supply chain. The partnership focuses on supplier diversity, training, capacity building, and access to defense procurement opportunities, aiming to strengthen national security and foster a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient defense industrial base. #SupplierDiversity #DefenseInnovation #MBDA #DoDPartnership #InclusiveEconomy #DefenseIndustrialBase #MinorityBusiness #NationalSecurity #EmergingTech #DefenseTech #DefenseInnovation #CriticalTech

United States Department of Defense Signs MOU to Expand Opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing participation of minority business enterprises (MBEs) within the defense industrial base. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to increasing MBEs' awareness of supply chain opportunities, fostering collaboration, capacity building, business development, and increasing awareness and engagement in defense-related procurement and development programs. Under the agreement, the DoD and MBDA will leverage their networks, expertise, and resources to create pathways for MBEs to integrate into the defense supply chain. Key initiatives include providing access to specialized training, encouraging supplier diversity, and delivering capacity-building programs to enhance the capabilities of MBEs, and enable them to contribute more effectively to national security needs. #DoD #SDVOSB #Innovation #Ecosystem #NationalSecurity

The Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce and the United States Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment commemorated the signing of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure minority business enterprises (MBEs) have an equitable opportunity to participate in the defense sector. https://lnkd.in/e59zv2ss

In an era of Great Power Competition, technology remains key to maintaining a competitive edge in our nation’s defense. However, many small businesses continue to struggle with integrating their technology solutions into the United States Department of Defense. This trend is slowly reversing thanks to partnership opportunities made possible by Barksdale Air Force Base’s Air Force Global Strike Command's A5N Division, known as the Commercial Capabilities Integration and Transition (CCIT) division. Through AFWERX, CCIT secured a $26 million Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award for AFGSC in August 2023; the first funding award of this magnitude for the command. Formed in 2023, the CCIT forges historic connections between small business innovators and the DoD. CCIT to date has secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from United States small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts for 13 other bonus technologies. Read more here: https://ow.ly/5AAG50SHEJy . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #STRATFI #contracts #USAF #DAF #DoD #GreatPowerCompetition #BarksdaleAFB #AFGSC #CCIT #technology #innovation

TOMORROW 5/16: https://zurl.co/8njf Join us for an engaging discussion on doing business with the DLA, led by the DLA Guru himself - Kevie Hendrix! The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the global supply chain and provides acquisition support for all DoD sectors, and it is one of the MOST active federal agencies with millions of contracts awarded in FY2023. Marketing to this agency can be challenging, and this briefing will break down how it operates and how to strategically sell to the DLA. This virtual briefing will take place tomorrow (Thursday, May 16th, 2024) at 1 PM ET. Speaker Kevie Hendrix will be presenting. Secure your spot now: https://zurl.co/8njf #Govbrief #GovernmentContracting #GovernmentContracts #FederalContracting #FederalContracts #Federal #BusinessOpportunities #smallbusiness #govcon #briefing #webinar #webinars #training #DLA #DIBBS #DoD #DLAGuru #defenselogistics #defenselogisticsagency #departmentofdefense #b2g #sellingtothegovernment #globalsupplychain #acquisitionsupport

The departments of Defense and Commerce have signed an agreement to leverage their resources, networks, and expertise to bolster the involvement of minority business enterprises, or MBEs, in the defense industrial base. DOD said Tuesday the memorandum of understanding it signed with Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency seeks to encourage the participation of MBEs in defense supply chains, foster collaboration, use data-driven insights to help MBEs capitalize on defense procurement opportunities and provide them access to training and development opportunities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghK_yZZV #Commerce #DOD #MBDA #business #defense #procurement

🏛️ DoD Advisory Board Wants Pentagon to Reorganize Its Acquisition Shop 🏛️ Eminent Community, Discover the latest recommendations from the DoD advisory board, which urges the Pentagon to reorganize its acquisition shop. This proposal aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and better support defense procurement efforts. Read more about the advisory board's recommendations and their potential impact here: https://lnkd.in/dQEg5xHF Let's stay informed about these strategic changes and their significance for improving defense acquisitions. #DoD #Acquisition #DefenseStrategy #Pentagon 🔄🛡️