Matchmaking at Sea-Air-Space 2026
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Presented by the DON Office of Small Business Programs & Navy League of the United States
For the first time, this session is creating space for direct engagement between small businesses and industry partners at Sea-Air-Space 2026.
Designed to foster meaningful connections across the defense industrial base, Matchmaking provides an opportunity to explore collaboration, build partnerships, and position your business
to compete in the defense marketplace.
Event Details
- Date: April 21, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Gaylord National Harbor, MD
- Cost: Free to attend
Who Should Attend
- Small businesses seeking to expand partnerships
- Industry partners looking to engage innovative suppliers
- Organizations interested in strengthening capabilities across the defense industrial base
Why It Matters
Strong partnerships are critical to building a resilient and capable defense industrial base. This session provides a dedicated environment to initiate those connections and support mission readiness across the naval enterprise.
Contact Us
For more information, contact: osbp.pao@navy.mil
Disclaimer: Participation in this event is not a solicitation for any business opportunity, guarantee, or promise of any award, contract, commitment, or endorsement from the Department of the Navy. This event is open to the public. Do not include or disclose any confidential or proprietary information during the presentation.
Submissions will be accepted starting February 21st, 2025
The deadline for submission is March 21st, 2025
Companies will be notified of their selection/rejection by March 26th, 2025
Please note all fields are required for submission.
Mr. Jimmy Smith
Director, Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs
CAPT. Joseph Cohn
Medical Service Corps
U.S. Navy
Ms. Mercedes Thurston
Mentor Protégé Program Manager
The Department of Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
Lynn Kohl
Vice Commander
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support
Kurt J. Wendelken
Vice Commander
Naval Supply Systems Command
Important Dates
Submissions will be accepted starting February 21st, 2025
The deadline for submission is March 21st, 2025
Companies will be notified of their selection/rejection by March 26th, 2025
Please note all fields are required for submission.
Rules for Showcase
· You must fill out the proposal form in its entirety.
· Select ONE (1) challenge.
· Describe how your product, service, or idea could help solve the selected challenge.
· General questions can be directed to OSBP.PAO@navy.mil. DO NOT contact the panelists.
· If your submission is selected, your company will be vetted before the showcase.
· If selected, you will be expected to present in-person at the showcase.
· Failure to follow directions will result in disqualification.
Our Presenting Companies
- Chirality Capital Consulting
- Chitra Productions LLC
- Giesler LLC
- International Trade Management Group LLC
- JA Moody
- Maritime Arresting Technologies
- Maureen Data Systems/FylaxCyber
- Metamagnetics Inc.
- Mistral Inc.
- Physical Sciences Inc.
- Syntonics LLC
- Vision Engineering Solutions LLC
Our Panel
Mr. Jimmy Smith
Director, Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs
CAPT. Joseph Cohn
Medical Service Corps
U.S. Navy
Ms. Mercedes Thurston
Mentor Protégé Program Manager
The Department of Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
Lynn Kohl
Vice Commander
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support