If you have equipment under an existing Forest Service agreement or plan to respond to a solicitation to offer equipment, you will use the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application. https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vipr.php?tab=tab_d To learn more about VIPR Next Gen. Applications Helpdesk at 866-224-7677 or https://iiahelpdesk.nwcg.gov/ with questions or suggestions.
Join the Idaho Small Business Development Center for the 2026 All Business Conference: Back to the Future of Business, a full-day event designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business professionals.
Join Idaho National Laboratory for the Industry Engagement Expo, part of INL Industry Days. This free, in-person event brings together businesses, research partners, INL programs, acquisition professionals, and other industry representatives to explore potential partnership and contracting opportunities. Attendees will have opportunities to learn about INL’s mission priorities, upcoming procurements, program needs, and capability gaps while connecting with INL representatives and other participating organizations. The expo will feature industry engagement booths and networking opportunities covering areas such as engineering, nuclear and energy projects, construction and infrastructure, information technology, cybersecurity, environmental management, and waste services. The event is open to all interested companies and organizations. Advance registration is required. Location: INL Meeting Center, 775 MK Simpson Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Cost: Free Register: https://inl.gov/procurement/industry-engagement/
Meet the BIGS! is a government contracting and business networking event designed for companies interested in selling their products and services to government agencies and large prime contractors. Businesses from all industries are invited to connect with purchasing representatives from federal, state, and local government agencies, meet regional prime contractors, explore upcoming contracting and subcontracting opportunities, and learn strategies for competing in the government marketplace. The program will cover doing business with Washington state agencies, subcontracting under job order contractors, engaging effectively with prime contractors, and maintaining HVAC investments. Exhibitors include Fairchild Air Force Base, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Washington Department of Enterprise Services, Washington APEX Accelerator, regional prime contractors, and other participating organizations. Meet the BIGS! is hosted by Greater Spokane Inc. and Washington APEX Accelerator and presented by STCU. Cost: $50 per attendee. Advance registration is recommended.
Learn how NAVSEA’s SBIR/STTR programs connect small businesses and researchers with Navy innovation opportunities.
Discover how businesses and researchers can engage with ERDCWERX on U.S. Army challenges and innovation opportunities.
Explore how LIFT supports advanced manufacturing innovation, workforce development, and technology scalability.
Learn how businesses and researchers can pursue federal laboratory collaboration and technology-transfer opportunities.
