INTRODUCTION Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO(U&W) PMA-263 at Patuxent River, Maryland, announces its intent to broaden industry partnerships for current requirements and future capabilities via Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the […]

Strengthen Your Supply Chain and Grow Your Business Do you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable supplier opportunities. Manufacturers can streamline their operations, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth […]

Every federal contract contains the FAR 52-204.21 which is the same as CMMC Level 1.   We will ensure that you understand the FAR, the cyber lingo and can recognize implementation of the fifteen basic cyber requirements to keep Federal Contracting Information from becoming pubic – in 2.5 hours.  Contracting Teams will learn questions to ask […]

GSA Schedule - Part 1 of 3 Deciding To Pursue The GSA Schedule, Or Not! Join us for an interactive webinar featuring Jennifer Schaus, a GSA Schedule Consultant. In this session, participants will gain insights to help them make informed "bid or no bid" decisions. We will cover essential factors, including financial implications, past performance […]

The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! Learn about: Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding NC match & incentive programs How to take your idea to market Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR […]

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER AND NC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER NETWORK PRESENT FREE “DEVELOPING YOUR APPAREL/TEXTILE PRODUCT IN THE US” WEBINAR ON JANUARY 15 The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College is partnering with the NC Small Business Center Network to present a free webinar, “Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US,” on January […]

Description MSC will host a Ship Repair Industry Day on 16 January, 2025, 0800-1630, at the Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel (100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510). General topics will include Small Business Opportunities, MSC Contracting; Maintenance Planning and Outyear Maintenance Projections; Ship Maintenance Process Improvement Initiatives; Perform to Plan Metrics; MSC Critical Equipment […]

How to Hire an Engineering Student for $15/Hour Address your workforce labor shortage with talented and dedicated engineering students this summer. Accomplish projects you haven’t had time or labor to complete. The deadline to hire interns is approaching- join us to learn how to participate in the Rural Works! Internship Program. REGISTER TO ATTEND NC […]

The DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors who are provided or generate Controlled Unclassified Information for the DoD to implement the cybersecurity standard NIST SP 800-171.  The DoD IG has several reports about how this implementation is going.  Let’s talk about NIST SP 800-171.  Let’s learn where contractors start with the standard, how it fits with the […]