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From Partner to Powerhouse: Building High-Impact Teams in the OTA Ecosystem
Join govmates for an ATI education session how to find, vet, and collaborate with the right teaming partners to win more business.
In this discussion we’ll cover:
- Best practices for identifying capability gaps and filling them
- Negotiating teaming agreements and IP considerations in OTAs
- Case studies of successful OTA teaming strategies
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hKDEbzE0TG29oN_hXKS-AQ
Date And Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
VirtualSAVE THE DATE to join govmates and Womble Bond Dickinson in Huntsville, AL on February 24th.
Date: 2.24.2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25.00
Attendees: Government Contractors only
(Service providers – if you’d like to attend we may have sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact matchmaker@govmates.com for more information)
Link to Register: Coming Soon
Date And Time
5:00pm - 7:00pm UTC
Location
200 Davis Circle, Huntsville, ALJoin us for matchmaking at the BioMaP-Consortium General Membership Meeting in Arlington, VA. In order to participate, you must be registered for the General Membership Meeting. Register here: https://cvent.me/k8DGok
Ticket Information
Date And Time
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Location
Crystal Gateway Marriott - 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VAATI Education: Cracking the OTA Code: Proven Strategies to Win Your First (or Next) Award”
Focus: Practical, step-by-step guidance for identifying OTA opportunities, crafting competitive proposals, and positioning your business for selection.
Key Takeaways:
· Where to find OTA solicitations and consortium opportunities
· How to interpret technical requirements for non-traditional awards
· Common mistakes in OTA proposal submissions (and how to avoid them)
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h5C9QWD6TSaUZ9WjcAR6ag
Date And Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
VirtualScaling in the OTA Space: Growth Paths for Small and Nontraditional Contractors
Focus: Moving from single-project wins to sustained growth.
Key Takeaways:
· Leveraging OTA work for follow-on production contracts
· Building past performance credibility for federal bids
· Funding growth—cash flow strategies for fast-moving OTA awards
Date And Time
- UTC
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Virtualgovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our fifth annual Prime Another Day networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tysons, VA
Register: TBD
Cost: $25
Date And Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Tysons, VAMaximizing Consortia Membership Benefits
ATI offers a suite of member benefits as part of a consortia membership. In this webinar we will discuss how to best utilize these benefits including:
- Which consortia do I join?
- How do I collaborate?
- What are the tools at my disposal and how do I use them?
- What sort of collaboration opportunities are there?
…and more!
Join us on June 9th to learn how being a part of the ATI ecosystem benefits your company!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D5sZwnJeRxmWnk55ig6i1Q
Date And Time
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VirtualMastering the OTA Pitch: Communicating Innovation to Federal Decision Makers
As the expert in your field, you hold the keys to strategic innovation. Join ATI and govmates as we explore the art of crafting winning technical and business narratives that resonate with program managers and evaluators.
Key Takeaways of this discussion include:
- Understanding your audience: technical vs. mission priorities
- Using plain language to convey complex capabilities
- Presenting differentiators that make evaluators take notice
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9nziLY43QzOllrP3VG-NKg
Date And Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
VirtualThe OTA Advantage: Turning Flexibility Into Competitive Edge
OTAs stand proudly by their characteristics of speed and flexibility. Join govmates and ATI as we talk about how to leverage the unique benefits of OTAs—speed, flexibility, and innovation—to outmaneuver traditional contractors.
Key Takeaways of this discussion will include:
- Mapping your solutions to rapid prototyping needs
- Understanding and using OTA contracting flexibilities
- Strategies to quickly pivot and adapt to changing requirements
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJ6DWLHVSXqwwO2e2vltxw
Date And Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
Virtualgovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our Fifth Annual Fiscal Year End Fiesta networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Womble Bond Dickinson Office, 8350 Broad Street #Ste 1500 Tysons, VA 22102
Cost: $25
Register Here: TBD
Date And Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Virtualgovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our fourth annual Holiday Bash, an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tysons, VA
Cost: $25
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Date And Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
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Matchmaking Events
govmates provides both virtual and in-person matchmaking sessions that are focused on results.
Our matchmaking platform enables government agencies and large primes to connect 1×1 with non-traditional defense contractors in support of small business outreach, market research, sources sought and supplier diversity initiatives. We’ve incorporated elements of human-centered design to build a platform that meets your outreach needs in both a virtual and physical environment.
What govmates can do for your matchmaking event

Custom Conference Matchmaking Website

Project Management of Matchmaking Process

Detailed Profiles of Small Business Participants

Marketing and Social Media Promotion of Conference

Formulaic and Methodical Matchmaking Using Relevance Scoring

Scheduling Tool to Efficiently Calendar Meetings
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Past Events
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our third annual Holiday Bash, an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: 1676 International Drive, Penthouse
Cost: $25
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-holiday-bash-3rd-annual-tickets-1687894922149
Date And Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
McLeanInterested in matchmaking? You must first register for the Midwest Aerospace Conference:
https://business.rockfordchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/R1FdxMyHRC0CX
Ticket Information
Date And Time
3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford: 416 S Main St Rockford, IL 61101Attending AUSA? Register for industry matchmaking here: https://govmates.com/event/matchmaking-ausa-2025/
Date And Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Room 209B in Walter E. Washington Convention Centergovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our Fourth Annual Fiscal Year End Fiesta networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Womble Bond Dickinson Office, 8350 Broad Street #Ste 1500 Tysons, VA 22102
Cost: $25
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-fiscal-year-end-fiesta-4th-annual-tickets-1399784355689
Date And Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Womble Bond Dickinson OfficeAttending the Billington CyberSecurity Summit in Washington, DC? Join us for matchmaking! You must be registered for the conference in order to participate in matchmaking. Register for the Summit here: https://billingtoncybersummit.com/register
Ticket Information
Date And Time
2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Room 207A)Attending the NASA LIFT event? Join us for matchmaking. You must be registered for the event to participate in matchmaking. Register for the event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasa-osbp-engagement-2025-lift-tickets-1537390027959
Ticket Information
Date And Time
1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Memorial Foundation: 405 NASA Parkway West, Merritt Island, FL 32953Attending the RRPV Consortium General Membership Meeting? Join us for matchmaking.
Ticket Information
Date And Time
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Location
Hyatt Regency Crystal City: 2799 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202Save the date.
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Date And Time
2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
Location
400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269Navigating the Federal Marketplace: A Guide to Finding and Winning Contracts
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jJ_6e_WITN-CUwfGu8Mjxw
Are you ready to break into the federal contracting space or expand your government business portfolio? Join ATI Education for a practical, insight-packed webinar designed to help businesses of all sizes understand and succeed in the federal marketplace. This session will guide participants through the essential steps of identifying contract opportunities, understanding agency needs, and positioning your company to win. From registering in SAM.gov to interpreting solicitations and crafting competitive proposals, this webinar will demystify the federal procurement process and equip you with actionable strategies to stand out from the competition.
Key Takeaways:
An overview of how the federal contracting process works
Tools and platforms to find contract opportunities
How to assess and respond to solicitations
Tips for creating a winning proposal
Common pitfalls to avoid when entering the federal market
Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to improve your win rate, this webinar offers valuable guidance to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive space.
Date And Time
- UTC
Location
VirtualRegistration End Date
2025-08-06Register here: https://govmates.com/event/ati-virtual-matchmaking-2025/
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Date And Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
VirtualCollaborative Success: Building Strong Teams for OTA Consortia Opportunities – Webinar
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rnbbHRoSS3OONjqP6BxrHg
The government contracting space is evolving—and small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors (NTAs) are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. Join govmates and ATI on June 25th for an engaging webinar on how OTA agreements are transforming access to federal innovation opportunities—and how ATI helps small businesses thrive in this space. Through its proven model of consortium management and strategic collaboration, ATI helps emerging innovators bypass traditional barriers, connect with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, and bring cutting-edge solutions to market faster.
In this session, you’ll learn:
• How OTAs differ from FAR-based contracts—and what makes them especially valuable for small businesses
• ATI’s role in managing mission-focused consortia that open doors to real-time government needs
• Steps to join a consortium, align with DoD priorities, and team with other innovators to compete and win
Whether you’re just entering the federal arena or looking to expand your footprint, this webinar offers clear, actionable insights on how ATI supports your success through flexible, innovation-driven acquisition.
Date And Time
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
Location
Virtualgovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our fourth annual Prime Another Day networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, June 4th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tyson’s Corner
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prime-another-day-networking-event-tickets-1292703313409
Cost: $25
Date And Time
- UTC
Location
Tyson's Corner, VAPivoting toward opportunity | Utilizing OTAs for Innovation
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ztIrEyfR_SUVdcOojxhXg
In today’s rapidly evolving defense innovation landscape, agility and adaptability are essential for small businesses aiming to break into or expand within the federal marketplace. Join govmates and ATI for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms can unlock new growth opportunities and drive innovation at speed. This session will dive into the policy shifts, practical insights, and strategic pathways that empower small and nontraditional businesses to thrive through OTA partnerships.
Guided by real-world success stories and expert perspectives, we’ll cover:
• The impact of the Secretary of Defense’s directive to expand OTA use
• How OTAs differ from traditional FAR-based contracts—and why that matters
• Eligibility, consortium participation, and how to get started
• Aligning innovation strategy with DoD priorities
• Best practices for teaming and risk mitigation
• What a genuine cultural shift inside the DoD means for small innovators
Whether you’re new to OTAs or looking to scale your presence in the defense sector, this webinar offers actionable guidance and strategic foresight to help your business pivot toward opportunity and success.
Date And Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
VirtualRegistration End Date
2025-05-21Save the date for SOF Week Matchmaking.
Date And Time
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Location
Marriott Water Street: 505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602Attending Sea, Air, Space? Then join us for in-person matchmaking on April 7 – register here: https://govmates.com/event/sea-air-space-matchmaking-2025/
Date And Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Gaylord Convention Center (Chesapeake G & H Room) - National Harbor, MD#NotYourMothersMatchmaking



