2015 Procurement Conference: Sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill

U.S. Senator
Claire McCaskill,
the Missouri Procurement
Technical Assistance
Centers and the Missouri
Small Business & Technology
Development Centers would
like to announce the
2015 Procurement
Conference
Missouri
Centers
Featured Keynote Speaker
Vice Admiral William Hunter Hilarides
Commander, Naval Sea Systems
Command
Thursday, May 28, 2015
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
University of Central Missouri
University Union Building
Parking available in Lot M-33
Warrensburg MO 64093
This publication has been developed by the Missouri SBTDC in
partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Dear Friends:
We are proud to announce the annual small business
Federal Procurement Conference at the University
of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. This
is the 26th year for this event and I am honored to
be cosponsoring the event for the fourth time.
Small businesses are the engine of the American
economy and are key to creating new jobs. That’s
why we have assembled a distinguished list of
representatives from both industry and government
to connect with Missouri small businesses. This
year’s conference is specifically designed to provide
resources, information and advice to potential
contractors about government purchasing practices.
It is our hope that we can build on this proud
tradition and continue to enhance economic
development opportunities for Missouri’s small
businesses. The 2015 Federal Procurement
Conference is sure to be a great conference. We
hope you will join us.
Senator Claire McCaskill
SENATOR CLAIRE MCCASKILL
Claire McCaskill is a fourth
generation Missourian who’s lived
her entire life in the Show-Me
State. In November 2006, Claire
became the first woman elected
to the U.S. Senate from Missouri,
winning the seat once held by
Harry Truman. Since joining the
Senate, she’s been an independent
voice for Missouri, working
with members of both parties to
strengthen accountability, boost job
opportunities and cut wasteful spending.
The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers,
which serves as a Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC), is funded in part through a cooperative agreement
from the Department of Defense (DOD) through a program
administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The
content of any written materials or verbal communications of
the PTAC does not necessarily reflect the official views of or
imply endorsement by DOD or DLA.
The Small Business & Technology Development Centers
are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the
U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended
to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The University
of Central Missouri SBTDC is a University of Missouri
Extension partner.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
VICE ADMIRAL
WILLIAM HUNTER HILARIDES
Vice Admiral Hilarides became
the 43rd Commander of Naval Sea
Systems Command (NAVSEA)
on June 7, 2013. As NAVSEA
Commander, he oversees a global
workforce of more than 56,000
military and civilian personnel
responsible for the development,
delivery and maintenance of the
Navy’s ships, submarines and systems.
Since becoming an Acquisition Professional in 2002, he
has served as Director, Advanced Submarine Research and
Development, Program Manager of the SSGN Program and
Program Executive Officer for Submarines, where he was
responsible for all new construction submarine programs,
along with the acquisition and life cycle maintenance
of submarine weapons, countermeasures, sonar, combat
control and imaging systems.
He holds a master’s degree in engineering management
from the Catholic University of America, completed the Air
Force Command and Staff College, the MIT Seminar XXI
Program in International Security Affairs, and numerous
acquisition schools.
HARRY P. HALLOCK
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY, ARMY
On 14 July 2013, Mr. Harry Hallock,
a member of the Senior Executive
Service, was appointed as the Deputy
Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Procurement) (DASA (P)). The DASA
(P) manages the Army’s procurement
mission including development and
dissemination of policies, processes
and contracting business systems. He
directs the evaluation, measurement
and continuous improvement actions for 270+ Army
contracting offices worldwide executing contracts for major
weapons systems, base logistics support, construction and
wartime operational contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He ensures the execution of Federal, Defense, and Army
regulations for acquisition, procurement, and related
business practices. As designated by the Deputy Secretary
of Defense and delegated to the Secretary of the Army,
provides staff supervision and support to the Multi-National
Forces through the CENTCOM to support Joint Force
Combat Operations, humanitarian relief, reconstruction,
and security of Iraq and Afghanistan.
First name: __________________________________
Last name: __________________________________
Contractors
ATK Small Caliber Systems; API, Inc.; Certified Energy Labs;
Commercial Concepts; Fort Wood Hotels; General Dynamics
Electric Boat; Great Southern Bank; Heartfelt LLC; HEMCO;
Henderson Engineers; Invention House; Kenton Brothers Systems
for Security; Lockheed Martin; Missouri Career Center; MTP
Drivetrain Services; Mustardseed Cultural Environmental;
Pipe Fitters Assoc; PSRI Technologies; Schultz Surveying &
Engineering; The ARK Enterprises; The Boeing Co; The Flynt
Group; The NNSA’s Kansas City Plant/Honeywell; The Wilson
Group; and Western Extralite Co.
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Panel discussion: Selling to the
Government? Just How Big is the Market
and What Can Your Business Handle?
Learn a few tricks of the trade to better assess
your potential government market. In
addition, learn how to determine if your
business is financially ready to move into this
market. Regardless of whether you are
already selling to the government, or if you
want to expand your current share, knowledge
is power.
Business name: 10:30
Government
General Services Administration; Johnson County Sheltered
Workshop; Missouri Department of Economic Development;
Missouri Department of Transportation; US Army Corps of
Engineers; US EPA; US Small Business Administration; USDA/
FSA Kansas City Commodity Office; VHA Network Contracting
Office and Whiteman Air Force Base
Address: __________________________________
9:30 Exhibits open
The following exhibitors exhibited at previous year’s
conference. For this 2015 conference, 157 government
buying offices and 895 contractors have been invited.
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9:30 Government procurement
Harry P. Hallock
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Procurement)
You may register for the procurement conference by:
•mailing this form (or)
•going online to www.ucmo.edu/sbtdc
Make check payable to SBTDC.
Mail to:
SBTDC
University of Central Missouri
Dockery Suite 102
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: 660-543-4402
FAX: 660-543-8159
Email: sbtdc@ucmo.edu
9:15 Successful government contractor
Janet Wilson, CFO, The Wilson Group , Inc.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Contact SBTDC at 660-543-4402.
9:00Comments
Senator Claire McCaskill
City/State/ZIP: 8:55 Introduction of Senator Claire McCaskill
Dr. Charles Ambrose, President, UCM
1:30 Panel discussion: I Won’t Do That Again.
Best Practices from Businesses in the
Know.
Learn from those who have been there, done
that. After assessing your market, take some
time to hear how others have approached
theirs. Hearing directly from business
owners who have overcome challenges to
find success in this market will help equip
you to know what to expect and plan ahead.
2:45 Panel discussion: Government Contracts
Seem Overwhelming? What About
Subcontracts? Is There a Difference?
Selling to the government directly may not
be the best option for your company at this
time. What about subcontracting? Take a
moment to learn what prime contractors are
looking for in a good subcontractor. Are you
ready?
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8:45Welcome
509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO
12:45Exhibits open
Telephone: 8:30 Posting of colors
Color Guard, Whiteman Air Force Base
National Anthem, 2nd Lt Elisabeth Mellado
Whiteman Air Force Base
General welcome and introductions
8:40Welcome
Dr. Charles Ambrose, President, UCM
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8:25 Exhibits close
E-mail: 7:30 Contractor and government exhibits open
11:30Keynote speaker
Vice Admiral William Hunter Hilarides
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
12:00Lunch buffet
Union Food Court - Lower Level
Do you have any special dietary or accessibility needs?
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7:30 Registration Coffee and doughnuts
11:25Exhibits close
Please return this panel with payment of $60 no later than
May 22, 2015.
Agenda