SAME's Federal Small Business Conference
The Small Business Conference (SBC) for the Federal Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management and Maintenance Industry brings together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to:
- Deliver the most comprehensive and useful market research experience possible for all attendees
- Learn of and/or share upcoming contracting opportunities for small businesses
- Connect with teaming partners
- Support the Nation's contracting goals
- Engage in above-board networking between private companies and federal program managers and procurement/contracting officers
More than a dozen federal agencies have participated in SBC in recent years, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Naval Facilities Engineering Command; Air Force Civil Engineer Center; Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans Health Administration; Department of Energy; General Services Administration; Department of State; Small Business Administration; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Emergency Management Agency; and National Aeronautics & Space Administration.
"The SBC is definitely a must attend conference for our firm as the conference is very well organized and provides a wealth of teaming opportunities, and industry and government engagement opportunities." - SBC 2023 Attendee
Key Elements of the Conference
- Business Opportunity Sessions Presented by Government Agencies
- One-on-One Appointments between Small Businesses and Government Agencies and Large Business
- Keynote Speakers and Dynamic General Sessions
- Education and Training Sessions
- Exhibits Featuring Leading A/E/C Companies
- Industry-Government Engagement Sessions
Future SBC Events
- 2025 - November 19-21: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
- 2026 - November 4-6: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2027 - November 17-19: TBD
- 2028 - November 15-17: Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- 2029 - November 7-9: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Society of American Military Engineers
Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, facility management and maintenance, cybersecurity, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security. SAME leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges.
