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For Industry

NIWC Atlantic supports the vision of the Department o​f Navy Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) to influence change and create a culture of small business inclusiveness across the entire acquisition lifecycle to provide better​, faster and more affordable solutions.​​​

NIWC Atlantic OSBP leverages the innovation, agility, responsiveness and competition that small businesses bring to the fight. The motto, “Small Business – The First Option” is the very essence of what we do as acquisition professionals by fostering acquisition opportunities where small businesses can best support Sailors, Marines and their families.

AFCEA Quantico Potomac Chapter Annual USMC IT Day

Advancing Naval Advantage: AFCEA Quantico Potomac Chapter Annual USMC IT Day

Mr. Peter C. Reddy, SES
Executive Director

Download Brief (pdf, 3.6mb)
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NIWC Atlantic SE Vision 2035 & NAVWAR/NIWC Atlantic Digital Engineering & Technology Strategies

Mr. Peter C. Reddy, SES
Executive Director

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UPCOMING CDCA SBIOI EVENT
70th SBIOI Symposium

March 11-12, 2025
Trident Technical College

71st SBIOI Symposium

July 15-16, 2025
Trident Technical College

72nd SBIOI Symposium

Oct 15-16, 2025
Trident Technical College

2025 Eastern Defense Summit

December 11-12, 2025
Charleston Convention Center

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Resources & Links

Fleet Technical Assist (FTA)

Previous Events


2024 EDS Presentations

December 11-12, 2024, Charleston Convention Center


CDCA's 69th SBIOI Presentations

October 23-24, 2024 at Trident Technical College

  • Greg Lancaster - Fleet C4I and Readiness Department
    Day 1: Download (pdf, 1.5mb)​
    Day 2: Download (pdf, 2mb)​
  • Greg Hays - Speed to Capability
    Download (pdf, 2mb)
  • Sasha Camille Pascual - Prize Challenge
    Download (pdf, 528kb)
  • Steve Harnig - 2.0 Competency and Industry Forecast Update
    Download (pdf, 1.2mb)
  • Matt Blair/Lee Stubbs - Fleet C4I and Readiness Department 
    Download (pdf, 1.8mb)
  • John R. OConnor - Small Business Updates
    Download (pdf, 1mb)

CDCA's 68th SBIOI Presentations

July 15-16, 2024 at Trident Technical College

  • Bruce Carter - Shore C2SRI
    Download (pdf, 3.2mb)​
  • ​John R. OConnor - Small Business Updates
    Download (pdf, 708kb)
  • Erik Gardner - NavalX Palmetto Tech Bridge Driving Innovation Through Partnerships
    Download (pdf, 1.2mb)
  • Ashlee Landreth - Expeditionary Warfare (ExW) Department
    Download (pdf, 1.8mb)
  • Peter Reddy - Advancing Naval Advantage
    Download (pdf, 3.8mb)
  • Steve Harnig - 2.0 Contracts Competency and Industry Forecast Update
    Download (pdf, 1.3mb)
  • Dana Rushing - Technology Transfer (T2) / Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA)
    Download (pdf, 576kb)

CDCA's 67th SBIOI Presentations

March 19, 2024 at Trident Technical College
 
  • Kevin Allen - Enterprise Services Department
    Download (pdf, 1.6mb)
  • Steve Harnig - Contracts
    Download (pdf, 1.2mb)
  • John Oldfield - C5ISR Acquisitions Engineering Integration (CAEI)
    Download (pdf, 626kb)
  • CAPT Nicole Nigro - NIWC Atlantic Overview and Command Strategy
    Download (pdf, 2.7mb)

Point of Contact

Charleston Office
John OConnor

Deputy Director
Phone: (843) 566-2501
Fax: (843) 218-5912
Email: john.r.oconnor7.civ@us.navy.mil

Charleston / NOLA Office
Ms. Elizabeth "Beth" Cecchetti

Small Business Specialist
Phone: (843) 218-3942
Fax: (843) 218-5912
Email: elizabeth.m.cecchetti.civ@us.navy.mil

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