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Collaborative 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.
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1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
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VirtualRegister here: https://govmates.com/event/ati-virtual-matchmaking-2025/
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2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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VirtualNavigating 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.
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VirtualRegistration End Date
2025-08-06Attending the RRPV Consortium General Membership Meeting? Join us for matchmaking.
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3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
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Hyatt Regency Crystal City: 2799 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202Save the date.
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2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
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400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269Save the date.
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2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
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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: TBD
Cost: $25
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-fiscal-year-end-fiesta-4th-annual-tickets-1399784355689
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5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
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DMVSave the date for matchmaking (govmates-style) at AUSA.
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2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Walter E. Washington Convention Centergovmates 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: Cushman & Wakefield, Amenity Space 1800 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102
Cost: $25
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Cushman & Wakefield Amenity Space: 1800 Tyson's Blvd, Mclean, VAMatchmaking 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
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VirtualJoin govmates for a half-day education session discussion on AI | The Wild West.
This session will include panel discussions and networking with attendees.
July 23
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$50
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-the-wild-west-govmates-institute-tickets-910589817657
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7940 Jones Branch Drive, Tysons, VAJoin us for matchmaking at the FAA’s MMAC 2024 Small & Disadvantaged Business Industry Day on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.
To be eligible to participate in matchmaking, please register first with the FAA here.
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9:30am - 12:30pm CT
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MMAC Headquarters Bldg. and Conference Center - 6500 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73169govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our third 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 12th
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location:1800 Tysons Boulevard, Amenity Center, McLean, Virginia 22102
Cost: $25
Purchase your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prime-another-day-annual-networking-reception-tickets-790189015617
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5:30pm - 7:30pm ET
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1800 Tysons Boulevard, Amenity Center, McLean, Virginia 22102ATI Education | Breaking into GovCon from a DCAA Perspective
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dv8iHk6lRIuNSfSJZq7ALg
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VirtualAttending SOF Week? Then join us for in-person matchmaking on Wednesday, May 8!
Register here: https://govmates.com/event/sof-week-24/
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10:00am - 12:00pm ET
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Westin Tampa Waterside (725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Coral Reef Room)Ticket Information
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2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
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Westin O'HareJoin us for matchmaking at the NHOA Small Business Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii. Register for the conference here: Event Website (whova.com)
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2:00pm - 4:00pm HT
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Ala Moana Hotel - 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HawaiiAttending Sea, Air, Space? Then join us for in-person matchmaking on April 8 – register here: https://govmates.com/event/sea-air-space-24/
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2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Gaylord Convention Center - National Harbor, MD (National Harbor Rooms 4 + 5)Join us for matchmaking at the Global SOF Foundation’s Special Air Warfare Symposium on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
To be eligible to participate in matchmaking, please register for the event at https://saws.gsofsymposium.org/
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3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
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Fort Walton Beach, FLATI Education Webinar: Executive Compensation
Join govmates for an education session on How to pay your Leadership and Business Development People
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7JqriD73TYidePcnOROzOA
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Virtualgovmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for 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.
Get Your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-govcon-networking-event-tickets-769675178177
Date: Thursday, February 8th
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Northern VA, TBD
Cost: $25
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Northern, VARegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-entrepreneurship-forum-virtual-tuesday-december-12-2023-tickets-728294256727
D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is hosting a virtual Military Entrepreneurship Forum, sponsored by Fiserv, that will focus on providing women owned veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses working and seeking to work in the federal contracting space the opportunity to learn from, and network with, subject matter experts, resources in the space, Fortune 500 companies, fellow entrepreneurs and more!
Where: Online
When: 10 am – 2:00 pm
What: Join with other military-connected entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports and empowers small business owners. This event includes a panels, breakout sessions, networking opportunities with over 150 entrepreneurs and resource providers, subject matter experts, Fortune 500 companies, and more! Topics discussed include entrepreneurship and small business trends, social impact, access to capital, certification, preparing to subcontract, and more!
Agenda Overview: Welcome session, VOB panel, corporate partners panel, Prime and subcontractor panel, networking with local and national resources, breakout sessions, and an interactive resource fair. There are breakouts and sessions that will be valuable to all military-connected entrepreneurs from startup to growth stage, bootstrapped to VC. A more detailed agenda will follow.
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VirtualMerry, Happy, Everything! Join us November 30th for a holiday networking with the govmates nation!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-holiday-bash-tickets-719757884207
Thank you to our sponsors!
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5:00pm - 7:30pm ET
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Womble Bond Dickinson, Tysons Corner, VA#NotYourMothersMatchmaking
