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Attending Navy’s Sea Air Space conference? Join govmates and ATI for matchmaking on Monday, April 20 from 2-4pm ET. You must be registered for the Sea Air Space conference to participate in matchmaking. Learn more about the conference here: Sea Air Space Registration
Register for matchmaking here: https://govmates.com/event/govmates-sas-mm-2026/
Date And Time
Monday, April 20, 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Gaylord National Harbor 5178 people viewed this event.
Scaling 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
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nznpst0QRja45qN26_z_qQ
Date And Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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- UTC
Location
Virtual 1247 people viewed this event.
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Attending the CWMD MCDC Membership Meeting on May 12-13? Join us for matchmaking! You must be registered for the membership meeting to participate in matchmaking.
Register for the Membership Meeting here: https://web.cvent.com/event/7290963b-1a27-463e-b4e0-12ae3e554ed7/
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Date And Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Location
Gaylord National Harbor 3201 people viewed this event.
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Join us for SOF Week Industry Matchmaking in Tampa, FL. You must be registered to attend SOF Week in order to participate in matchmaking.
Register here for matchmaking: https://govmates.com/event/sofweek2026mm/
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Date And Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:30am - 11:30am ET
9:30am - 11:30am ET
Location
Marriott Water Street - Level 2 - Grand Ballroom 642 people viewed this event.
Join us for matchmaking at the ETEBA Small Business Summit in Aurora, CO. You must be registered to attend the Summit in order to participate in matchmaking. Register for the Summit here: https://www.eteba.org/smallbusinesssummit/
Date And Time
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2:30pm - 5:00pm UTC
2:30pm - 5:00pm UTC
Location
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center 4027 people viewed this event.
govmates 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: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location:Penthouse, 1676 International Dr. McLean, VA
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prime-another-day-networking-event-tickets-1985442900161
Cost: $25
Date And Time
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
6:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
Location
Tysons, VA 4137 people viewed this event.
Maximizing 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
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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- UTC
Location
Virtual 5176 people viewed this event.
Mastering 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
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual 5178 people viewed this event.
The 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
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual 628 people viewed this event.
Attending the NASA LIFT event in Houston, TX? Join us for matchmaking. You must be registered for the event to participate in matchmaking. Registration link coming soon!
Date And Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Registration End Date
2026-08-15 4026 people viewed this event.
govmates 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
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Virtual 4029 people viewed this event.
govmates 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
Wednesday, December 02, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
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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Celebrate the end of the federal fiscal year with tacos, beer and networking!
Get ready to mingle with large system integrators, primes, mid-tiers and small businesses. We’re helping everyone get a head start in building their teams for the next year by collecting requirements from the attending large organizations, and matching up our small business members. Our goal is for you to connect with other organizations where your capabilities align with their teaming and procurement needs.
Government contractors only (sorry, service providers).
Register here: https://mxmerchant.com/mxcustomer/d/2f5ffa4d-6522-4a80-a4b1-19fb47a0c1b9/v3
Date And Time
Thursday, September 15, 2022
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
Location
Arlington, VA
Registrations have closed
21495 people viewed this event.
Are you an ATI Consortia Member? Join us for a discussion on safeguarding and protecting your Intellectual Property. This discussion will include:
– The importance of developing comprehensive IP strategies.
– Common IP issues for startups receiving federal R&D funding.
– Examples and considerations for protecting and sharing data with teammates.
– An active Q&A session to answer your burning questions.
Want to attend? Email ati@govmates.com and we’ll share the registration link.
Date And Time
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
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Are you an ATI Consortia Member? Join us for a discussion on best practices for subcontracting on federal projects (flow down clauses, key terms, pass through claims, liquidating agreements, etc.),
Want to attend? Email ati@govmates.com and we’ll share the registration link.
Date And Time
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
21794 people viewed this event.
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Date And Time
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
22825 people viewed this event.
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Join us for virtual matchmaking sessions for ATI consortia members only.
In order to be eligible to participate in virtual matchmaking sessions, please register for matchmaking via the red button on this page. Once you have created a matchmaking profile, you will be notified of your matchmaking sessions no later than Friday, June 17, 2022.
Please note matchmaking sessions are not guaranteed – matches will be facilitated based upon company information you provide in your matchmaking profile and the needs of participating primes and buyers.
All virtual matchmaking sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams in a web browser. The Microsoft Teams app is not required.
Already a govmates member? Please click the red “Register” button on this page to sign into your existing profile and register for the event.
Questions? Email us at ati@govmates.com
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Date And Time
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
1:00pm - 3:15pm ET
1:00pm - 3:15pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
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Ready to learn more about OTAs? Not sure which OTA consortium to join? What to expect on our webinar:
- Each presentation is detailed and interactive
- The history and components of OTAs
- Types of OTAs currently being used
- How OTAs are used in partnership with industry and consortia
- Benefits for government, industry, and academia
- Information on how you can get involved
- A pair of OTA experts from ATI are the presenters of this webinar
Register: https://ati.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_z9YniC1HQtSOtEWT2BJhHQ
Date And Time
Thursday, June 16, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
23334 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for an afternoon 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: Thursday, June 9
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: WeWork – 1201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Cost: $25
Purchase your ticket here:
https://mxmerchant.com/mxcustomer/d/2e15aaec-a1ef-4371-8797-3ccbf199d5ab/v3
Date And Time
Thursday, June 09, 2022
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
Location
1201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Registrations have closed
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Are you an ATI Consortia Member? Join us for a discussion with Tan Wilson of Entellect on how to communicate with competency and quality when selling your products and solutions to the Government. It’s not the WHAT or the WHO, but it’s the WHY and the HOW.
Takeaways from this session include:
- Understanding the different Government contracting vehicles and bid opportunities for your relevant technical capabilities and products;
- Learn approaches to demonstrating your competencies, solutions and products to meet the Government’s needs;
- Learn how to select the appropriate past performance references to meet the similar size, scope and complexity requirements.
Ready to join us? Email ati@govmates.com and we’ll share the registration link.
Date And Time
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
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Join us for matchmaking sessions during SOFIC 2022 in Tampa, FL.
In order to be eligible to participate in matchmaking sessions, please register for matchmaking via the red button on this page. Once you have created a matchmaking profile, you will be notified of your matchmaking sessions no later than Friday, May 13, 2022.
Matchmaking will take place in 15-minute increments.
Please note matchmaking sessions are not guaranteed – matches will be facilitated based upon company information you provide in your matchmaking profile and the needs of participating primes and government representatives.
Already a govmates member? No problem – shoot us a note so we can use your existing profile for matchmaking at this event.
Questions? Email us at matchmaker@govmates.com
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Date And Time
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
Location
Westin Tampa Waterside (Coral Reef Room) - 725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL
Registrations have closed
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We get it – we’re all ready to get back at it. But, this is NOT business as usual. Let’s #DoThingsDifferently to grow our businesses in ways we haven’t done before. Let’s be efficient and effective while still building with a purpose.
AGENDA
Alternative Acquisition Vehicles: Not your mother’s FAR-based options, let’s talk about leverage OTA’s and the 30+ OTA consortia to bring you new customers and partners.
Procurement Trends You Need to Know: No more butts-in-seats work. What is the government buying in support of its evolving needs?
Don’t be a #BasicBid: Let’s bid things differently. Ghost the competition. Be proactive about your supply chain security. Write proposals like you mean it.
M&A Reality Check: Yes, there’s been a ton of consolidation in the govcon space. So, who’s still buying? And, what are the buying? And can they buy YOU?
Register at www.govmates.com/institute
Date And Time
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
8:00am - 1:00pm ET
8:00am - 1:00pm ET
Location
Tyson's Corner, VA
Registrations have closed
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Date And Time
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
1:00pm - 3:15pm ET
1:00pm - 3:15pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
28218 people viewed this event.
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Are you a manufacturing firm based in the Midwest looking to support the federal government? Join us for a virtual matchmaking event with large primes and organizations with subcontracting and teaming needs.
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Date And Time
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
1:00pm - 3:00pm CT
1:00pm - 3:00pm CT
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
29230 people viewed this event.
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Join us for matchmaking at the Global SOF Foundation Special Air Warfare Symposium — February 22-24, 2022.
To be eligible to participate in matchmaking at this event, please register for the Symposium at https://saws.gsofsymposium.org/
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Date And Time
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
Location
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach - Aruba Room
Registrations have closed
27377 people viewed this event.
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In conjunction with Innovate Huntsville Week, the SBIR & STTR Virtual Summit features matchmaking sessions on Tuesday, February 22 from 9am – 11am CST. Ready to meet new representatives from the federal government? Register today!
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Date And Time
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
9:00am - 11:00am CT
9:00am - 11:00am CT
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
27382 people viewed this event.
Replay Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z62qLEX8jA
Date And Time
Thursday, February 03, 2022
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- UTC
Location
Virtual#NotYourMothersMatchmaking
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