Join us for the 2017 Missile Defense Agency Small Business Programs Conference in Huntsville, AL June 21-22. Program will include briefings from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of Small Business Programs, the Directors of MDA Acquisitions, MDA Contracts and Program Office officials on relative upcoming MDA procurements. Finally, The MDA Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) along with applicable MDA program office represe...

The Business Climate for Small Businesses Operating in National Security Environment in a Trump Presidency ~ A meeting set-up by the NDIA DC Chapter to support dialogue with the USG ~ Schedule: 7:00 AM Registration 7:30 AM Executive Summary of Changes in Small Business Regulation 7:50 AM Update on NDIA Activities: Mr. Frank Michael, Senior Vice President, Program Development, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) (Confirmed) 8:00 AM I...

The Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants' understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role. Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Particip...

Learn first-hand the latest requirements for Training and Simulation products and services being procured by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. An excellent opportunity to network and interact with procurement officials for Training and Simulation products and services from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Returning to the format of years past, the focus will be on providing insight into opportunities forthcoming in the ne...

NDIA’s Defense Systems Acquisition Management course program purpose is it brings together the Industry program managers, assistant program managers, systems engineers, industry personnel serving on DoD Integrated Product Teams, and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution. The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense industry program manage...

The Delaware Valley Chapter of NDIA is pleased to announce we are partnering with the Defense Logistics Agency to provide our members with the opportunity to discuss contracting with the Department of Defense with an emphasis on opportunities for supporting obsolete material. This free event will bring Government and Industry experts together to discuss obsolesence management and sustainment in military support. Welcome remarks begin at 0830 w...

Captain Paul “Bones” Mitchell received his commission from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) program at Carnegie Mellon University in 1995 where he earned a bachelor’s in electrical and computer engineering. In 2001, Capt. Mitchell was accepted to the United States Naval Test Pilot School and graduated with distinction. He has also earned an M.S. in systems engineering and Lead Systems Integration (LSI) at the...

Ms. Mary J. Miller is the acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. In this role she provides Science and Technology leadership throughout the Department of Defense; shaping strategic direction and strengthening the research and engineering coordination efforts to meet tomorrow's challenges through research, development and engineering laboratories and centers, academia, industrial and international partners and allie...

LTG Joseph Anderson will speak about current global challenges, how the Army is positioned to meet those challenges, the Army's strategic vision, and the capabilities the Army is pursuing to win in tomorrow's complex environments AGENDA 7:15 am: Registration Opens and Breakfast Buffet available 8:00 am: Meeting begins: Presentation of the Colors, Invocation, Introductions, and remarks from LTG ANDERSON 9:00 am Breakfast Concludes Registration...

The American, British, Canadian, and Australian defense industries are underpinned by a strong and longstanding history of cooperation and collaboration. Despite this strong foundation, the government and defence industries of Quadrilateral countries are facing an external environment of increasing uncertainty and accelerating change. In light of these external challenges, what opportunities does closer collaboration offer – be it in cap...