Small Business Event - SOF Week Prep Small Business Roundtable
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 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable focused on SOF Week preparation on May 6, 2026. This event is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for firms to gain an overview of SOF Week and tips for maximizing participation. Requests for invitation are due by April 25, 2026.
Purpose of Event
This virtual roundtable, hosted by USSOCOM's Office of Small Business Programs, aims to provide small businesses with an overview of what to expect at SOF Week and offer tips for effective engagement. It is intended for firms to gain a general understanding of participating PEOs or directorates. It is explicitly not an opportunity for firms to present capabilities or receive a forecast of upcoming requirements.
Participation Details
- Eligibility: Open exclusively to Small Businesses.
- Capacity: Limited to 300 individuals; USSOCOM may limit participants per firm.
- Engagement: Attendees are expected to actively engage, discuss barriers, and propose solutions.
- Invitation Request: Interested firms must complete the form at
https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/Small-Business-Roundtable-Invitation-Request.aspx. A new request is required even if previously submitted. - Selection Criteria (not in order of importance):
- Socioeconomic status (seeking representation from SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Products/services provided (leaning towards what USSOCOM buys, but seeking variety).
- Experience with USSOCOM (mix of experienced and inexperienced firms).
- Last time firm attended a SB Roundtable.
- When the request to attend was received.
- Firm's location (mix of local and non-local).
Key Dates
- Invitation Request Due: April 25, 2026, by 8:00 AM local time. Late submissions considered on a space-available basis.
- Invitations Sent: No later than May 2, 2026, by close of business.
- Event Date: May 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern (Virtual).
- Published: April 20, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Paul Ward at osbp@socom.mil.