GSA Experts to Attend Defense Technology Industry Event

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Published March 5th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. General Services Administration announced that GSA experts will attend the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's 50th New Horizons 2026 event from March 9-11, 2026. The event provides networking and learning opportunities for small businesses interested in federal contracting.

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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that its experts will participate in the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's 50th New Horizons 2026 event, scheduled for March 9-11, 2026. This notice informs small businesses, technology startups, and entrepreneurs interested in government contracting about the opportunity to network with GSA representatives and learn about procurement services and contracting opportunities.

While this is an informational notice about an event, small business owners in the defense industrial base and entrepreneurs seeking federal procurement opportunities are encouraged to attend. GSA experts will be available to answer questions regarding schedules, contracting vehicles, and small business programs. The event aims to help small businesses compete and succeed in federal contracting by building partnerships and showcasing GSA's offerings.

What to do next

Review GSA's participation details for the AFCEA New Horizons 2026 event if interested in federal contracting opportunities.
Attend the event (March 9-11, 2026) to network with GSA experts and learn about procurement services.

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March 05, 2026
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Network with GSA at Defense Technology Industry Event

NEWTON, Mass. – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) experts will participate in the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s 50th New Horizons 2026 event from March 9-11, 2026. This annual event allows small businesses to network and learn about GSA’s procurement services and contracting opportunities.

“GSA is dedicated to helping small businesses compete and succeed in federal contracting,” said Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Associate Administrator Greg Justice. “The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s New Horizons event is a great opportunity to connect with these businesses, show them what GSA offers, and build strong partnerships.”

GSA experts will be available throughout the event to answer questions about schedules, contracting vehicles, and small business programs. The three-day event, themed “Code to Combat Power: Accelerating Software for Integrated Defense and Strategic Advantage,” will feature presentations from senior military and civilian leaders, networking opportunities, and innovation showcases.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners in the defense industrial base
Technology startups and innovators
Entrepreneurs interested in government contracting
Businesses seeking federal procurement opportunities
Event Details:
Dates: Monday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location: Boston Marriott Newton Hotel
Registration: Opens at 8 a.m. on March 9 (Grand Ballroom Foyer)
Main Program: Begins at 8 a..m. on March 9
GSA’s FAS manages more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, while OSDBU serves as a critical liaison for small businesses, promoting increased access to nationwide procurement opportunities and championing made-in-America policies.

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

Contact
press@gsa.gov

Last updated: Mar 5, 2026

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