Small Business Event: 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) hosted its 2026 Small Business Summit on May 14, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, MD. This event served as a crucial platform for small businesses to engage with AFDW leadership, understand upcoming contracting opportunities for FY26 and FY27, and network with key personnel and resource providers.
Event Details
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: 1359 Arkansas Rd, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
- Registration: Attendees were required to RSVP via a linked form by May 8, 2026. An amendment noted that previous registrations were lost due to technical difficulties, requiring re-registration. For those without base access, an attached Excel form needed to be completed and emailed to the contacts. Registration ensured inclusion on the base access list.
- Livestream: The event was livestreamed via YouTube for remote participants.
- Refreshments/Lunch: Provided for a fixed fee of $15.
Key Takeaways for Bidders
The summit provided valuable insights into future Air Force contracting needs. Presentation slides from the event (posted May 19, 2026) detail:
- Upcoming Requirements: Specific anticipated contracting needs for FY26 and FY27, including estimated need dates, periods of performance, and acquisition strategies (potentially including set-asides).
- NAICS Codes: Key NAICS codes utilized by the 11th Wing and top FY25 actions by NAICS category.
- Small Business Focus: Information on small business engagement, socio-economic goals, and resources like the SBA and Maryland APEX Accelerator.
- Organizational Context: Missions and structures of the 316th Wing and 11th Wing.
Networking & Resources
Attendees had opportunities to network with base agencies and representatives from the AFDW Director of Small Business Programs, SBA Washington Metro Office, MD Department of Commerce, Maryland Business Opportunity Center, and Veterans Business Outreach Center. The itinerary included a "Requirements Brief" session and dedicated "Construction Panel/Network" and "Services Panel/Network" sessions.
Contacts
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).