Small Business Event - Acquisition Executive Small Business Forum

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting an Acquisition Executive (AE) Small Business (SB) Forum to discuss barriers to doing business with USSOCOM and to allow small businesses to provide input on what USSOCOM is doing well and how to make doing business with USSOCOM easier. The event will take place on 2/18/2026, and attendance is limited to 100 individuals in person and 150 individuals virtually. USSOCOM is soliciting comments and feedback from attendees, and expects them to be willing and prepared to engage and discuss. The criteria for selecting attendees include socioeconomic status, products and services provided, experience with USSOCOM, and location of the firm. • The event is intended to assess the state of USSOCOM's small business program and to allow small businesses to discuss barriers to doing business with USSOCOM. • The event is not meant to be an opportunity for firms to present their capabilities or to receive a forecast of upcoming requirements. • USSOCOM would like to have participation from all socio-economic categories and a variety of industries. • Attendees are expected to be willing and prepared to engage and discuss. • The event will be hosted both in person and virtually.