NAVFAC Small Business Professionals Participate in 19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum

NAVFAC Small Business Professionals Participate in 19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum

Representatives from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific and NAVFAC Hawaii’s Office of Small Business Programs recently took part in the 19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum. The event, held at the Honolulu Country Club, aimed to provide valuable insights to small businesses in Hawaii on federal, state, and city procurement opportunities.

The forum, hosted by the Honolulu Minority Business Development Agency Center, featured informative presentations from NAVFAC Pacific and Hawaii small business professionals. These presentations included an overview of their commands, upcoming workload projections, and best practices for successful federal procurement. Additionally, one-on-one meetings were held with small businesses to offer personalized advice and address specific questions about the federal procurement process.

Jayme Nagao, NAVFAC Pacific Deputy Director of the Office of Small Business Programs, emphasized the importance of ensuring that Hawaii-based small businesses are informed, prepared, and equipped to support NAVFAC in meeting its mission-critical requirements. The event also featured speakers from various organizations, such as the Hawaii Small Business Development Center and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Pacific, who shared valuable information on local and state procurement opportunities.

Overall, the event was deemed a success, with industry professionals expressing appreciation for the insights gained during the presentations and one-on-one sessions. By connecting directly with businesses, NAVFAC aims to better understand how they can help meet mission requirements and assist them in being better positioned to respond to future procurements.

NAVFAC is the Naval Shore Facilities, Base Operating Support, and Expeditionary Engineering Systems Command that delivers life-cycle technical and acquisition solutions aligned with Fleet and Marine Corps priorities. For more updates and information about NAVFAC, visit their social media sites on Facebook and Twitter.