USDA Rural Development Small Business Virtual Outreach FY22

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND SOURCES SOUGHT Notice (SSN)USDA Rural Development Small Business (SB) “Outreach” NotificationThe United States Department of Agriculture / Rural Development (USDA/RD), Procurement Management Office (PMO) plans to host a Small Business “Outreach” event.The Small Business “Outreach” event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 10:00am to 4:00pm EST.  The event shall be virtually hosted via Microsoft TEAMS.  This outreach and communication event is sponsored by USDA/RD/PMO in an effort to enhance learning, and promote doing business with USDA/RD. Note: This is a Small Business Outreach event and therefore only SAM.GOV registered small businesses will be able to attend.  In addition, Small Disadvantaged Business participation is highly encouraged! This event presents opportunity for Small Businesses to learn about the mission and unique requirements of USDA/RD, by bringing various Acquisition and Program/technical managers together for access

with the Small Business Community.USDA/RD representatives will be in attendance to provide both general and detailed information about current and upcoming contract opportunities for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.  During this event, SB’s will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions and engage in Questions and Answer discussions, helping to garner a better understanding of government needs and future contract requirements.The “Draft” Agenda is attached, the "Final Agenda" will be provided at a later date.Note:  You must indicate your interest in attending this event via response to SAM.gov.  All names received by August 10, 2022 4pm EST, shall be accepted, and shall be sent a TEAMS invite for the USDA/RD Small Business Outreach Event.All interested parties will receive a email invite with TEAMS link information 2 (two) business days before the virtual conference.Our events have limited capacity, and vendors are encouraged to add their company names to the "Interested Vendors List" promptlyThe "Interested Vendors List" will inform our Office of Small Business to send an invite to the POC, ensure your contact information is correct.We thank you for your time and interest in making Small Business everyone’s business.  Feel free to share comments and suggestions that might enhance the experience with Mr. Milbert (MAC) Crossland - Small Business Officer, (milbert.crossland@usda.gov).Sincerely,United States Department of AgricultureRural DevelopmentProcurement Management OfficeSmall Business Branch“Small Business has BIG IMPACT for America”Disclaimer:  This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) is for Small Business outreach, market research and planning purposes only, and shall not be considered to be an obligation by the Government to acquire any products or services.The purpose of this notice is for both Government and the Small Business Community to interact and gain information, knowledge, for planning purposes, regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified Small Business sources to perform the work, and (2) develop a better understanding of the requirements and opportunities available.