What's Happening?
NASA's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is hosting the Engagement 2025: L.I.F.T. event at Kennedy Space Center, aimed at enhancing supply-chain resiliency and expanding subcontracting opportunities for small businesses. This invitation-only event will connect industry leaders, procurement officials, and small businesses to support NASA's mission needs and build domestic capabilities. The agenda includes expert panels, networking sessions, and technical breakout sessions, focusing on topics such as in-space manufacturing and access to capital.
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Why It's Important?
The OSBP Engagement 2025 event is crucial for fostering strategic partnerships between NASA and small businesses, which play a vital role in the agency's industrial base. By addressing supply-chain gaps and expanding opportunities, NASA aims to ensure a robust, competitive supplier base for future technology advancements. This initiative supports economic growth and innovation, providing small businesses with the resources and connections needed to contribute to space-related acquisitions and technological progress.
