Small Business Event: 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is hosting a Small Business Summit on May 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1359 Arkansas Rd, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762. This event is designed to connect small business owners with AFDW leadership, provide insights into upcoming contracting opportunities, and facilitate networking.
Event Details
This summit offers a platform for collaboration and information sharing. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key personnel and learn about future requirements. The event will include:
- Upcoming Requirement Briefs for FY26 and FY27
- Networking Opportunities with Base Agencies
- Presentations from the AFDW Director of Small Business Programs, SBA Washington Metro Office, MD Department of Commerce, Maryland Business Opportunity Center, Veterans Business Outreach Center, and Maryland APEX Accelerator.
Registration & Logistics
Registration is required by May 1, 2026. Due to technical difficulties, the registration process has been amended. Interested parties must fill out the attached "Official Short Term Request" form and email it to allen.tang@us.af.mil and darya.macmillan.1@us.af.mil. Attendees should also indicate if they wish to purchase lunch and refreshments. Registering ensures base access without wait time.
Itinerary & Attachments
The "2026 AFDW Small Business Summit Itinerary.pdf" provides a detailed schedule, including check-in, introductions, wing briefings, guest speakers, a dedicated Requirements Brief session (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM), and various panel discussions and networking opportunities, such as a Services Panel/Network (2:45 PM - 3:30 PM) and a Q&A Panel/Network (3:30 PM - 4:00 PM). While speaker and session times may adjust, the start and end times are firm.
Additional Notes
Small businesses interested in working with the Air Force are encouraged to attend. Updates and amendments to the event posting are expected, so check back regularly. For questions, contact Allen Tang (allen.tang@us.af.mil), Darya Macmillan (darya.macmillan.1@us.af.mil), or Michael Besiryan (michael.besiryan@us.af.mil).