Important Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to Fiscal Year 2025!  From 1-3 October 2024 I  posted my observations on Fiscal Year 2024 in LinkedIn.  Here are the observations:
 
1.  We had several instances where woman-owned businesses and service-disabled businesses were not properly certified by the Small Business Administration.  All WOSBs/SDVOSBs must go to www.sba.gov to ensure they are compliance with current policies.
 
2.  Several businesses provided proposals, but their System for Award Managment record was expired.  Businesses must go to www.sam.gov to ensure their record is current.
 
3.  HUBZone participation.  We had very few proposals from Historically Underulitized Business Zone businesses.  Not sure why, but we need more HUBZone participation in FY25.
 
4.  Look for the updated Long Range Estimate in December 2024.  This will give your business insight into service contracts coming up for re-compete in FY25.  
 
Some helpful information for construction companies, please contact either Donna Mason (donna.l.mason31.civ@us.navy.mil) at Naval Facilities Systems Engineering Command (NAVFAC), or Dwyane Harrison (dwayne.harrison@lendlease.com) at Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (AMCC). 
 
NAVFAC has the contract authority for all military construction and related services.  AMCC has the contract authority for all family housing and related services.

MCIEAST RCO SOLICITATIONS POC

Open solicitations as of 4 October 2024:  None, should have some within the next few weeks,

EVENTS

There are many organizations hosting events to assist small businesses.  Please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi at 910-450-5549, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil to determine what event best fits your business needs.  Here are some upcoming events for 2024:

13 Nov 2024 (Eastern North Carolina Tech Bridge and Small Business Outreach Event):  This event will allow businesses to interact with many of the business support organizations here in North Carolina.  Registration for this event (limited to 100 people) is available at https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-outreach-event/

The North Carolina Military Business Center (www.ncmbc.us) has posted their remaining in-person and virtual events for 2024, and some dates for 2025 events, so go check them out!

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