MERITORIOUS VETERANS IN GOVCON: How to Do Business with SOCOM

Описание: SPEAKER:
Paul Ward, Deputy Director, Office of Small Business Programs, USSOCOM

Join Paul Ward, Deputy Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) as he shares actionable insights into how businesses of all sizes can engage with USSOCOM. This session will cover small business programs, acquisition pathways, and strategies to position your company for success in supporting Special Operations missions.

BIO:
Mr. Paul Ward is a Small Business Professional with the Office of Small Business Programs for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB, Fl. He assists small businesses in understanding and navigating the government procurement process, and reviews USSOCOM procurements to maximize opportunities for SBs and ensure compliance with small business regulations. He has served as a Small Business Professional with USSOCOM since June 2016. Prior to USSOCOM he served as a Small Business Professional at the US Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island from June 2010-June 2016. Mr. Ward was the 2018 and 2024 recipient of the Ms. Tracy L. Pinson Small Business Professional of the Year award, and the 2019 recipient of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Acheivement Award – Small Business Category. He obtained his undergraduate degree from National Louis University, and his MBA from St. Ambrose University