On Tuesday, April 8th, 2014, The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DoN OSBP) hosted the first Small Business Forum at the Sea Air Space Exposition. The Forum opened with networking and continental breakfast, followed by a special opening presentation from the Director of DoN OSBP, Mr. Seán Crean. Mr. Crean, along with small business directors from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Army and DLA discussed their agencies’ acquisition process and answered questions from the floor. The Forum then moved in to smaller presentations from all ten of the Major Navy Buying Commands who contract with small businesses. These commands also held exhibit tables for the duration of the Sea Air Space event.

DoN OSBP Director, Mr. Sean Crean, introduces the Forum panelists and then discusses Navy acquisition.