2017 FEDERAL CONTRACTING CONFERENCE

Melbourne, FL – Congressman Bill Posey has announced he will be hosting a Federal Contracting Conference on August 23. This is the chance for government contractors to have one-on-one meetings with procurement representatives from Washington D.C., and Central Florida to explore new contracting opportunities. This is also an opportunity for local businesses that specialize in technology, innovation, defense contracting and services to learn how to navigate the federal procurement process.

Congressman Bill Posey is pleased to coordinate with the 45th Space Wing – US Air Force, CareerSource Brevard, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, FAA, GSA, SBA, Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College, Space Florida, SCORE and weVENTURE Powered by Florida Institute of Technology.

The agenda includes a keynote address by Congressman Bill Posey, Matchmaker meetings and/or Expo presentations by the following: Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, AECOM, the Boeing Company, CareerSource Brevard, DRS, FL Business & Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., Florida 8(a) Alliance, GCAT, Harris, IAP, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, AFTAC, Space Coast Women In Defense, Vencore and other local defense contractors. Networking and a continental breakfast begins at 8:00 AM and the program begins at 9:00 AM.

This conference is free and open to business owners who want to:
1) Meet procurement representatives
2) Learn the federal procurement process
RSVP No later than August 16 at http://posey.house.gov/RSVP/

When: August 23, 2017

  • 8:00-9:00am – Registration, Expo, Networking
  • 9:00am-Noon – Conference
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm – Match Maker Appointments

What: Federal Contracting Conference

  • Meet procurements representatives
  • Matchmaker appointments – call David Jackson at 321-632-1776 to schedule appointments
  • Expo and networking sessions
  • Learn about federal contracting
  • Hear from local small business resources
  • Learn about developing acceptable rates

Where: Florida Solar Energy Center
1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Coordinating Agencies:
45th Space Wing – US Air Force, CareerSource Brevard, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, FAA, GSA, NASA, SBA, Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College, Space Florida, SCORE and weVENTURE Powered by Florida Institute of Technology
For More Information or to Contact Congressman Posey, visit www.Posey.House.gov