NAVSEA planning virtual small business industry day

Naval Sea Systems Command plans to hold a virtual industry day Oct. 6 and 7, according to a public Navy notice.

"The NAVSEA [Small Business Industry Day] will provide a targeted forum for interested small businesses to hear from senior Navy leadership, program executive offices and directorates about various NAVSEA programs, facilitating an enhanced understanding of NAVSEA's programs and strategic direction and providing for prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses," according to the notice published today.

The services have taken up virtual industry days in recent month as way to continue discussions with defense contractors while combatting the coronavirus pandemic. Some officials have noted the virtual events have had better attendance than in-person events due to a lower bar to entry.