What to expect
The AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter hosts a panel discussion on what makes a good, distinctive subcontractor in government contracting, with subcontractor owners and operators and a program manager from a prime contractor. The evening starts with an hour of networking before the panel.
Topics
- Why subcontracting matters
- What makes a subcontractor excel
- How successful subcontractors have grown, plus common pitfalls and growth opportunities
- What prime contractors look for when working with subcontractors
- What exit options are available to subcontractors considering a sale
Agenda and speakers
Networking runs from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, followed by the panel from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. The moderator is Matthew Wagner, Head of M&A at Cedar. Panelists are Cliff Foreman, CEO of Omnyon; Keith Wegner, founder of Bestgate Engineering; Dan Catrambone, CEO and founder of Mesavita Engineering; and Peter Schoenbrodt, Vice President of MPO Programs at Freedom Technology Solutions Group (FTSG).
Who should attend
Founders of small government contracting and defense tech companies in Central Maryland who are trying to win work as subcontractors, build relationships with primes, or think about an eventual sale. It is a practical session for anyone new to the federal market.
Venue and access
Blackwall Barn & Lodge, 6000 Merriweather Drive, Suite B140, Columbia, MD 21044.
How to register
Pricing is not listed on the event page. Register on the AFCEA Central Maryland event site. Questions go to small.business@centralmd.afceachapters.org.