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Tuesday Aug 4th, 2026 – New opportunities! How Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) can help your business flourish.

9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota APEX Accelerators and SBA invite you to join us for a Tri-State Webinar

Our guest speaker will be Michelle Kakacek, Director of South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions.

Join us for a discussion on New Tools, New Connections … and New Opportunities! REDUCE COSTS, GROW REVENUE, DEVELOP YOUR WORKFORCE, OPTOMIZE AUTOMATION

Presented by: Michelle Kakacek, SD Manufacturing and Technology

Registration: https://usd.zoom.us/j/93017994126?jst=1

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET Dear Industry Partner, The U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), in partnership with GSA’s Office of Small Business (OSB), is hosting an informative session on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET tailored specifically for our industry partners. This session will provide a comprehensive look at how OCAS is streamlining governmentwide procurement and creating new opportunities for our industry partners. Session Highlights: OSB Overview: GSA OSB priorities and resources for small business OCAS Overview: Learn about our mission and how we simplify the acquisition of common goods and services. Procurement Consolidation & Executive Order 14240: Understand the strategic initiatives shaping our procurement landscape. Engaging with OCAS: Discover how to effectively partner with us and navigate upcoming opportunities. Future Engagements: Get a preview of our upcoming events. Event Details: Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 1-2 p.m. ET Register for the Webinar here We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how we can work together to advance agency missions. Thank you for your continued partnership. U.S. General Services Administration

 

Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company is considered to be operating under FOCI whenever a foreign interest has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information or may adversely affect the performance of classified contracts.

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Small Business Programs

HUBZONE Program: What You Need to Know

Small Disadvantaged Business Program: What You Need to Know

Woman-Owned Small Business Program: What You Need To Know

Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business Program: What You Need to Know