OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

...where small business makes a BIG difference

NASA Small Business

Opportunities and Resources 

Networking Conference

Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building

300 Hidden Figures Way, SW, Washington, DC, 20546

www.nasa.gov

Program Guide

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Small Business 

Programs (OSBP) is thrilled to have you join us for the NASA Small Business Opportunities 

and Resources Networking Conference. This exciting event brings together small business 

owners, prime contractors, and industry leaders to explore opportunities, share insights, 

and network.

Small businesses have always been a critical part of every NASA mission. The primary 

mission of the NASA OSBP is to increase the utilization of small businesses in support of the 

Agency’s mission. These efforts encompass all federally recognized socio-economic programs.

Our goal for this conference is to provide you with a dynamic platform to learn, connect, 

and grow. Throughout this conference, you will have the chance to engage in an informative 

education session and meaningful discussions during our networking session that is designed to empower your business and enhance your professional network.

Here are a few highlights you can look forward to:

• Mission Equity Update

• Demystifying the Procurement Process at NASA

• How to Do Business with NASA

• Office of Procurement Product Service Lines Update

We encourage you to take full advantage of the conference by actively participating in our 

sessions, asking questions, and engaging with fellow attendees. This is a unique opportunity 

to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and forge new connections that can have a lasting 

impact on your business journey.

Please make sure to review the conference schedule enclosed with this program book. If 

you have any specific requirements or questions, our dedicated conference staff will be 

available to assist you at the registration desk throughout the event.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of the NASA Small Business Opportunities and

Resources Networking Conference. We believe that your presence will contribute to the 

vibrancy of the event, and we hope this is an enriching experience for you. 

To learn more about the NASA Small Business Program, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp. 

We are thankful for your continuous support!

Sincerely,

Glenn A. Delgado

Associate Administrator

NASA Office of Small Business Programs

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OVERVIEW

The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is pleased to present the NASA Small 

Business Opportunities and Resources Networking Conference. This year’s highly 

anticipated outreach event will be streaming live and in-person in the Washington, DC, 

Metropolitan area. 

Navigating the federal contracting arena can be a complex yet rewarding endeavor. 

The NASA Small Business Opportunities and Resources Networking Conference will 

enhance your experience with a diverse lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and 

matchmaking sessions. Attendees can expect to acquire actionable takeaways

and practical guidance for tackling the most pressing concerns affecting small

businesses today!

The NASA Small Business Opportunities and Resources Networking Conference will 

provide the following incredible educational resources and networking at the event:

• Informative Keynote Speakers

• Networking

• Small Business network growth opportunities

• Ask Me Anything with NASA

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AGENDA

7:30 a.m ..................................Registration and Security Check-in

Location: James E. Webb Memorial Auditorium foyer

9:00 a.m ................................. Welcome and Educational Session Kick-off

Location: James E. Webb Memorial Auditorium

Mistress of Ceremony

Ms. Truphelia M. Parker, Program Specialist

NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

Opening Remarks

Mr. Glenn A. Delgado, Associate Administrator

NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

9:15 a.m ..................................Mission Equity Update

Mr. Luis Botello Faz, Special Assistant for Engagement

NASA

9:30 a.m ..................................Demystifying the Procurement Process at NASA

Ms. Julia B. Wise, Director, Procurement Management 

and Policy Division

NASA Office of Procurement 

9:40 a.m ..................................How to Do Business with NASA

Mr. David E. Brock, Small Business Specialist

Marshall Space Flight Center 

10:05 a.m ............................... Office of Procurement: Product Service Lines Update

Mr. Jami J. Rodgers, Director, Procurement Strategic 

Operations Division

NASA Office of Procurement

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AGENDA Continued

10:25 a.m........................................Partners in Small Business Advocacy

Moderator

Ms. Natalie B. Colvin, Small Business Specialist

Kennedy Space Center

Panelists

Ms. Talisha Bekavac, Executive Vice President

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. 

Mr. Charles H. DeBow III

National Business League

Mr. Charles H. Motte, Jr., MBA, PMP, Associate Director,

DC Small Business Development Center Network 

Ms. Charmagne Manning, President and Chief

Operating Officer

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (Video)

Mr. Michael Townsend, Procurement Counselor

Virginia PTAC, an APEX Accelerator

10:55 a.m........................................Educational Session Wrap-up

Ms. Truphelia M. Parker, Program Specialist

NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ..................Networking Session

Location: 2E39

Ask Me Anything with NASA

Location: James E. Webb Memorial Auditorium

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NETWORKING PARTICIPANTS

Company Name

Advon Construstion

Aeyon

ASRC Federal

Bechtel

Boeing

Chenega Global Protection

DC Small Business Development Center Network

FedSync

Herndon Solutions Group

InoMedic Health Applications

Jacobs

MDW Associates 

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. 

NASA Ames Research Center

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Glenn Research Center

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA IT Procurement Office

NASA Johnson Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center

NASA Langley Research Center

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA Shared Services Center

NASA Office of Small Business Programs

NASA Office of Procurement

National Black Chamber of Commerce

National Business League

Northrop Grumman 

Peraton

SaiTech, Inc.

Salas O’Brien

Seventh Sense Consulting, LLC

Solutions Enterprise-Wide Procurement

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Virginia PTAC, an APEX Accelerator

Website

www.advonconstruction.com

www.aeyon.us

www.asrcfederal.com

www.bechtel.com

www.boeing.com

www.chenegaglobal.com

https://dcsbdc.org/

www.fedsync.net

www.herndon-group.com

www.ihamedical.com

www.jacobs.com

www.mdw-associates.com

www.mtsi-va.com

www.nasa.gov/osbp/ames

www.nasa.gov/osbp/armstrong

www.nasa.gov/osbp/glenn

www.nasa.gov/osbp/goddard

www.nasa.gov/osbp/itpo

www.nasa.gov/osbp/johnson

www.nasa.gov/osbp/kennedy

www.nasa.gov/osbp/langley

www.nasa.gov/osbp/marshall

www.nasa.gov/osbp/nssc

www.nasa.gov/osbp

www.sewp.nasa.gov/

www.nationalbcc.org/

www.nationalbcc.org/national-business-league.php

www.northropgrumman.com

www.peraton.com

www.saitech-hsv.com

www.salasobrien.com

www.seventhsenseconsulting.com

www.sewp.nasa.gov/

https://usblackchambers.org/

https://virginiaptac.org/
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