Join us for the 15th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast (Charleston, SC) – featuring the U.S. Department of State.
This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:
Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited)
Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities, and threats to small business contractors
Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures, and related topics
Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners
Did You Know???
The Contracting Division of the U.S. Department of State moved to Charleston, SC. Contracting representatives from several bureaus will be participating in the upcoming National Small Business Government Contracting Summit | Southeast in Charleston, SC on June 3rd & 4th. Register today!
U.S. Department of State Top 10 NAICS: 541611, 561162, 236220, 541512, 541513, 561210, 541519, 488192, 541614, 541310. View FY 25 Forecast.
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 8 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Agenda
Day 1 – June 3, 2025
To be determined
Day 2 – June 4, 2025
To be determined
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Parking at the Convention Center
Please allow time to park and get to the Ballroom.
Tip: To ensure a speedy sign-in process remember to bring a printout of your receipt (if available). The sign-in sheet is organized alphabetically by company name. To make the most out of your Matchmaking time remember to bring your priority list of Agency and Primes with whom you wish to meet.
$10 Parking per car per night
Sponsorship
Sponsorship provides extra visibility and summit registration. To purchase a sponsorship, click here and select between one of the three levels below.
Diamond Coffee & Breakfast Sponsorship: Includes – Special Recognition as the Coffee & Breakfast Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Day 1 Coffee Service, Day 2 Coffee and Continental Breakfast Pick-up, 6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 10.5″ deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000- SOLD OUT
Diamond Networking Sponsor: Includes – Special Recoognition as the Networking Mixer Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Networking Event,6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8? wide X 10.5? deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000
Diamond Lunch Sponsor SE Sponsor: Includes – Special Recoognition as the Lunch Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Lunch Pick-up,6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8? wide X 10.5? deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000
Platinum Sponsorship: Includes – Full page ad in our program, 6′ Display Table, 3 Attendees, Website Recognition on the event web page with company linked logo. – $1,500
Gold Sponsorship: Includes –Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8′ wide X 10.5′ deep, Company Name linked to your homepage placed at our event web page, 2 registrants. Price – $1,000
Silver Sponsorship: Includes – Recognition and Half Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 5.125″ deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 2 registrants. – $750.00
Bronze Sponsorship: Includes – Recognition and Quarter Page Ad in event program: 4″ wide X 5.125″ deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 1 registrant. Price – $500
Thank you to this year’s sponsors!
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Advon Corporation |
McCall Industrial Supply
LBO Technology
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MSM Technology, LLC |
Registration & Fees
For Individuals and Non-Members, the cost is $335. For Advocate members, the cost is $330. For Business members, the cost is $280. For Supplier members, the cost is $240.
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
Matchmaking Process
At the start of the session, Agencies / Primes will introduce themselves. You then meet with any of the agencies/primes in which you have interest in doing business. There are no sign up sheets or bells and whistles. You are allowed 5 minutes – or longer if there is no line behind you. If you are patient, you will have the opportunity to meet with everyone. Make sure to bring your one-page capabilities statement and business cards that include your information.
Put your best foot forward and make sure you are prepared for your matchmaking appointments.
One-On-One Matchmaking
Agencies / Primes listed below in BOLD have confirmed their participation. Please check back often as this will change. We will make regular updates.
AGENCIES
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
U.S. Air Force
Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Charleston District
Jacksonville District
Mobile District
Wilmington District
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
National Cemetery Administration
Strategic Acquisition Center
Veterans Health Administration (VHA, NCO, RPO) – All NAICS and interested in all Women Owner Veteran Businesses
U.S. Navy
Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic (NIWC) – NAICS: 541330. Looking for all socio-economic categories. Latest Agency Forecast
Navy Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
LARGE PRIME CONTRACTORS
Accenture Federal Services
ASRC Federal
BAE Systems
B.L. Harbert International
Booz Allen Hamilton
Caddell Construction
CGI Federal
Koniag Government Services
Parsons Corporation
Pernix Construction
Research Triangle Institute (RTI)
Resource Partners
Small Business Administration – South Carolina– Providing General Resources for Small Business Federal Suppliers
Presented by the Small Business Alliance of Government Contractors.