Update (3 March 2025):  Registration for this event is now closed!  However, you are still welcome to contact Chris Rabassi, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil, or the North Carolina Military Business Center if you have questions about Department of Defense contracting.

Also, the intent is to hold this event on a semi-annual basis.  The next one will be in late-October 2025, or early November 2025 and the following will be in late-February 2026, or early March 2026.

Again, you are always welcome to contact Chris Rabassi, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil, or the North Carolina Military Business Center if you have questions about Department of Defense contracting.

When. Mar 27, 2025, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (registration now closed)

Where. Tun Alley Event Center, Building 84, Hadnot Point Plaza, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune

Purpose of the Outreach Event.

• Inform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.
• Inform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune.
• Provide businesses general information on upcoming opportunities.

Premise of the Outreach Event.

• Many businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.
• For existing businesses, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting.
• Many businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune.

Goals of the Outreach Event.

• Businesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them.
• Increase the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts.

Who should participate in the Outreach Event:  Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense.  Please note registration is limited to 100 people due to capacity limitations.

Confirmed Presenters (Support Organizations): 

• Marine Corps Installations East Small Business Programs
• Small Business Administration
• North Carolina Military Business Center
• Coastal Carolina Community College
• Small Business Technology Development Center

Confirmed Presenters (Contracting Offices):

• Marine Corps installations East Regional Contracting Office
• Marine Corps Special Operations Command
• Marine Corps Community Services
• Naval Facilities Engineering and Systems Command

Information will be provided on how to do business with the Commissary and Marine Corps Exchange

Cost:  Free to all registrants and presenters.  However, you must register.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AT MAX CAPACITY

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil