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The exhibit hall is open at the 38th Department of the Navy Gold Coast Expo!Be sure to stop by Booth 1334 to connect wit...
08/19/2026

The exhibit hall is open at the 38th Department of the Navy Gold Coast Expo!

Be sure to stop by Booth 1334 to connect with our team and learn more about opportunities for small businesses across the Department of the Navy.

While you’re here, explore the exhibit hall to connect with Buying Activities, Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), Warfare Centers, and more!

Make the most of your time at Gold Coast and discover the organizations, capabilities, and opportunities represented throughout the exhibit hall.

Find DON OSBP at Booth 1334 and explore the full floor plan and exhibitor list:
https://www.navygoldcoast.org/floor-plan-exhibitors/

08/19/2026

Day 3 | DON Gold Coast Expo

Day 3 of the DON Gold Coast Expo is underway in San Diego, following a full day of discussions focused on small business, acquisition, innovation, and the defense industrial base.

Today’s plenary sessions continue the conversation with senior leaders from across government and industry:

8:45–9:45 a.m. | Legislative Updates
Hear the latest from Mr. Wendell Davis, General Counsel, SBA; Ms. Jennifer Prescott, Deputy General Counsel, SBA; and Mr. Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, SBA.

9:45–10:30 a.m. | Doing Business with the Government Fireside Chat
Moderated by Mr. James R. Mismash, this conversation brings together small business leaders from the Department of the Navy, Army, U.S. Space Force, and DCSA to discuss opportunities and insights for doing business with the government.

10:30 a.m. | Founders Panel: Advanced Manufacturing and Contested Logistics
Hear from industry innovators Mr. Dan Magy, CEO and Founder of Firestorm, and Mr. Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian.

All sessions take place in Ballroom 6. Breakout sessions will start at 2:00 p.m.

If you’re at Gold Coast, there’s still plenty to see, hear, and take part in. Join us for Day 3.

Day 2 | DON Gold Coast ExpoPlenary sessions are underway at Day 2 of the DON Gold Coast Expo in San Diego.This morning’s...
08/18/2026

Day 2 | DON Gold Coast Expo

Plenary sessions are underway at Day 2 of the DON Gold Coast Expo in San Diego.

This morning’s program featured remarks from Mr. John Muller, Senior Vice President, NDIA; Mr. Andrew Magliochetti, Director, DON Office of Small Business Programs; and Mr. Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration.

The conversation continues today with two important sessions still to come:
• Mr. James R. Mismash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth & Director of Small Business Programs
• Mr. Marc Deltete, Chief Warfighter Engagement Officer, DON Rapid Capabilities Office

If you’re at Gold Coast, make plans to join us for these upcoming sessions in Ballroom 6 and hear directly from leaders shaping the future of the Defense Industrial Base.

Don’t miss what’s still to come on Day 2.

Kicking off the 38th Department of the Navy Gold Coast Expo with NDIA Industry Workshops today!There’s still time to reg...
08/17/2026

Kicking off the 38th Department of the Navy Gold Coast Expo with NDIA Industry Workshops today!

There’s still time to register on-site at the San Diego Convention Center. Sponsor registration opens at 8 a.m., and non-sponsor registration to follow at 10 a.m.

The full Gold Coast Expo agenda continues throughout the week, featuring senior leaders from the Department of the Navy, Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Programs, U.S. Small Business Administration, Navy Rapid Capabilities Office, and more!

View the full agenda: https://www.navygoldcoast.org/agenda/

Cyber Solutions One Last Mission: A Final CUI, Cyber Resources & SPRS MasterclassAfter years of helping the acquisition ...
08/07/2026

Cyber Solutions One Last Mission: A Final CUI, Cyber Resources & SPRS Masterclass

After years of helping the acquisition community navigate CMMC, CUI, SPRS, and cybersecurity requirements, Cyber Solutions is signing off.

This special two-hour finale features John Duncan, Program Manager for SPRS, and covers the questions that matter most in defense contracting cybersecurity, including CUI in solicitations, cybersecurity throughout the life of the contract, emerging challenges facing DoD contracting, and practical resources available to contracting professionals.

Monday, August 10 | 1:00 p.m. ET

Register: https://www.waru.edu/events/cyber-solutions-one-last-mission-final-cui-cyber-resources-overview-sprs-masterclass

Last chance to register online!Online registration for the 38th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business ...
08/06/2026

Last chance to register online!

Online registration for the 38th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Expo closes tomorrow, August 7.

Join Department of the Navy leadership, acquisition professionals, industry partners, and small businesses August 17–20 in San Diego, CA, to connect, collaborate, and learn about future contracting opportunities.

Register now before online registration closes: https://www.navygoldcoast.org/attendees/

Join us later this month during Navy Week Burlington for the Doing Business with the Navy & Marine Corps Small Business ...
08/06/2026

Join us later this month during Navy Week Burlington for the Doing Business with the Navy & Marine Corps Small Business Workshop.

Learn about small business programs, contracting resources, the Mentor-Protégé Program, SBIR/STTR, and more from experts across the federal community.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/eaii7Txs

08/05/2026

The latest DON Small Business Brief is now available!

This edition features the extended registration deadline for the 2026 DON Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Expo, highlights recent Navy and Marine Corps acquisition milestones, shares updates from the U.S. Small Business Administration, and spotlights upcoming industry events and contracting opportunities across the Department of the Navy.

Read the latest issue: https://mailchi.mp/navy/03aug2026

08/04/2026

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program will host a Special Broad Agency Announcement (sBAA) Industry Day on August 20, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.

The event will provide industry with an overview of the Accelerating Maritime Modernization: Innovation in Naval Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Industrial Base Capability sBAA, including manufacturing opportunities, program objectives, timeline, requirements, and priorities supporting next-generation naval platforms and sustainment technologies.

Registration is required by August 13, 2026, and attendance is limited to two representatives per organization.

Register: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=4269&c=744

Learn more about the sBAA: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/accelerating-maritime-modernization-innovation-naval

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