Military Business

NCMBC introduces “Opps Talk:” Your fast track to federal opportunities

By Staff Report, posted 11 months ago

The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to launch "Opps Talk"  starting Thursday, July, 10. Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will feature timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

Designed to keep North Carolina businesses informed and engaged, “Opps Talk” will connect industry, academia and resource partners with current, emerging and future federal contract opportunities in a fast, focused format. 

Opps Talk sessions will occur every Thursday starting at 9 a.m. and highlight contract opportunities within key industries in North Carolina. Weekly announcements will highlight the contract opportunities to be discussed during the Thursday Opps Talk sessions. 

Below is the schedule for Opps Talks beginning July 10:

1st Thursday of the month:

9 a.m.: Textiles Industry

9:30 a.m.: Food Industry

2nd Thursday of the month:

9 a.m.: Construction, Infrastructure, and Energy Industries

9:30 a.m.: Research and Development

3rd Thursday of the month:

9 a.m.: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles Opportunities

9:30 a.m.: Medical Industry

4th Thursday of the month:

9 a.m.: Aerospace Industry

9:30 a.m.: Ground Vehicles and Maritime Industry

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