Presentation of Colors: Ohio National Guard confirmed
National Anthem: Angela McCoy, Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime confirmed  

RDML Michelle C. Skubic, USN
Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime confirmed  

Commissioner Kevin Boyce
President, Franklin County Commission confirmed
 

LTG Darrell K. Williams, USA
Director, Defense Logistics Agency confirmed  

VADM Thomas J. Moore, USN
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command confirmed  

LTG Edward M. Daly, USA
Deputy Commanding General, Army Materiel Command confimed  

Moderator: Allan Banghart, Defense Supply Chains Lead, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Large Business Speaker 1: Walter Massenburg
Senior Director, Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon confirmed
Large Business Speaker 2: Christopher Vanslager
Executive Vice President, AM General
Large Business Speaker 3: Stephanie Conover, Director
Supply Chain Compliance, Huntington Ingalls Industries confirmed  

Topic 1: Future Requirements Outlook Overview of military service needs and equipment trends over the next 3-5 years. This unclassified briefing will cover current operations, service priorities, and other demand intelligence. (Room C170)
Topic 2: Doing Business with DLA The Land and Maritime Small Business Office will lead this session and deliver a DLA overview and its buying activities, applicable acquisition regulations, and supply chain-specific supplier training opportunities. (Room C171)
Topic 3: DLA Internet Bid Board System Presentation of current DIBBS topics, including password requirements, searching capabilities, quoting methods, submitting Post Award Requests (PARs), new functionality, upcoming changes and future improvements. (Room C172)
Topic 4: Value Engineering Land and Maritime engineering specialists will provide a value engineering overview with extensive discussion on change proposals, source approval requests, the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program (RPPOB). (Room C150)
Topic 5: Cyber Security Latest updates on Cybersecurity issues and safeguarding of defense information within the supply chain. (Room C151)
Topic 6: Cost and Pricing How DLA determines target prices and elements of price reasonableness. Certified cost and pricing data requirements. Factors DLA uses to determine contract prices fair and reasonable. (Room C160)
Topic 7: Supplier Assessment/SPRS How DLA assesses its suppliers including an overview of the Supplier Performance Risk System; delivery and quality performance information; and risk analysis tools. (Room C161)
Topic 8: Vendor Shipment Module Interactive training session providing tools and tips for effective use of the VSM system to notify DLA transportation team that shipments are ready for transport. Issues involved in late pickup of shipments. Updates on recent system enhancements. (Room 162)
Topic 9: Vendor Payment Processes/Accounts Payable Tools and tips for vendors to avoid payment issues when processing shipment data, invoices and notifications. Top reasons vendor payments are delayed, and the Resolution Specialist’s role in resolving payment issues. (Room D280)
 

Topic 1: Future Requirements Outlook Overview of military service needs and equipment trends over the next 3-5 years. This unclassified briefing will cover current operations, service priorities, and other demand intelligence. (Room C170)
Topic 2: SBA Access to Capital The Columbus District Small Business Administration office will discuss how the SBA assists small businesses with securing capital, loan programs, terms, and the application process. (Room C171)
Topic 3: DLA Internet Bid Board System Presentation of current DIBBS topics, including password requirements, searching capabilities, quoting methods, submitting Post Award Requests (PARs), new functionality, upcoming changes and future improvements. (Room C172)
Topic 4: Value Engineering Land and Maritime engineering specialists will provide a value engineering overview with extensive discussion on change proposals, source approval requests, the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program (RPPOB). (Room C150)
Topic 5: Cyber Security Latest updates on Cybersecurity issues and safeguarding of defense information within the supply chain. (Room C151)
Topic 6: Cost and Pricing How DLA determines target prices and elements of price reasonableness. Certified cost and pricing data requirements. Factors DLA uses to determine contract prices fair and reasonable. (Room C160)
Topic 7: Supplier Assessment/SPRS How DLA assesses its suppliers including an overview of the Supplier Performance Risk System; delivery and quality performance information; and risk analysis tools. (Room C161)
Topic 8: Vendor Shipment Module Interactive training session providing tools and tips for effective use of the VSM system to notify DLA transportation team that shipments are ready for transport. Issues involved in late pickup of shipments. Updates on recent system enhancements. (Room 162)
Topic 9: Vendor Payment Processes/Accounts Payable Tools and tips for vendors to avoid payment issues when processing shipment data, invoices and notifications. Top reasons vendor payments are delayed, and the Resolution Specialist’s role in resolving payment issues. (Room D280)
 

RDML Michelle C. Skubic, USN
Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime confirmed  

MG (R) James C. Boozer
Cheif of Staff, National Defense Industrial Association confirmed  

Mr. David Loines
Acting Director, Office of Government Contracting, Small Business Administration confirmed  

Brig Gen John C. Kubinec, USAF
Commander, Warner-Robins Air Logistics Complex confirmed  

Topic 1: Future Requirements Outlook Overview of military service needs and equipment trends over the next 3-5 years. This unclassified briefing will cover current operations, service priorities, and other demand intelligence. (Room C170)
Topic 2: Coffee with Contracting Office of Small Business Programs-hosted interactions with pre-award and post-award acquisition specialists on what they look for in successful quoting and fulfillment of DLA orders. Opportunity to ask questions and interact with experienced acquisition personnel including small business specialists.. (Room C171)
Topic 3: DLA Internet Bid Board System Presentation of current DIBBS topics, including password requirements, searching capabilities, quoting methods, submitting Post Award Requests (PARs), new functionality, upcoming changes and future improvements. (Room C172)
Topic 4: Value Engineering Land and Maritime engineering specialists will provide a value engineering overview with extensive discussion on change proposals, source approval requests, the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program (RPPOB). (Room C150)
Topic 5: Cyber Security Latest updates on Cybersecurity issues and safeguarding of defense information within the supply chain. (Room C151)
Topic 6: Cost and Pricing How DLA determines target prices and elements of price reasonableness. Certified cost and pricing data requirements. Factors DLA uses to determine contract prices fair and reasonable. (Room C160)
Topic 7: Supplier Assessment/SPRS How DLA assesses its suppliers including an overview of the Supplier Performance Risk System; delivery and quality performance information; and risk analysis tools. (Room C161)
Topic 8: Vendor Shipment Module Interactive training session providing tools and tips for effective use of the VSM system to notify DLA transportation team that shipments are ready for transport. Issues involved in late pickup of shipments. Updates on recent system enhancements. (Room 162)
Topic 9: Aircraft Launch and Recovery An overview of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery program, including key aspects and the source approval process for vendors interested in becoming qualified and approved sources. (Room D280)
 

Coleen McCormick
Director of the Office of Small Business Programs, DLA Land and Maritime  

Dr. James Galvin
Director, OSD Office of Small Business Programs confirmed  

Mr. John Johns
CEO, Gryphon Defense Group and Mad Minute Industries confirmed  

Moderator: Colleen McCormick
Director, Small Business Small Business
Panelist: (3) Large Prime and (3) Panelists  

RDML Michelle Skubic, USN
Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime