SBAIC is hosting our next Membership Meeting on June 1st 10am-11am. We are pleased to have a Special Guest Speaker from the U.S. Navy, Mr. Jimmy D. Smith, the Director of the U.S. Navy Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Mr. Smith assumed the responsibilities of the Director for Small Business Programs in June of 2019. He serves as the chief advisor to the Secretary on all small business matters. Mr. Smith has been charged with overseeing small business acquisition policy; strengthening government and private sector partnerships; and fostering opportunities to leverage small businesses as strategic advantage for the benefit of our warfighters. Mr. Smith has had many roles for the U.S. Navy including serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Navy Sustainment. He also serves on the U.S. Navy Diversity Council.
On behalf of the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP), Mr. Jimmy D. Smith will share information targeted to assist the small business industrial base in contributing to our national defense both internationally and domestically. During the meeting, Mr. Smith will discuss in detail international procurement opportunities; CMMC requirements for security clearances; subcontractor compliance enforcement; long range acquisition planning tool; and provide information and references to our members regarding other resources available to assist industry partners.
From 11am-12pm, Members will be given the opportunity to network with each other via breakout rooms.
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