NIWC Atlantic supports the vision of the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) to influence change and create a culture of small business inclusiveness across the entire acquisition lifecycle to provide better, faster and more affordable solutions.
NIWC Atlantic OSBP leverages the innovation, agility, responsiveness and competition that small businesses bring to the fight. The motto, "Small Business - The First Option" is the very essence of what we do as acquisition professionals by fostering acquisition opportunities where small businesses can best support Sailors, Marines and their
families.
For general questions, please e-mail ssclant.osbp@navy.mil or contact one of the following individuals:
Charleston Office
Ms. Robin Rourk
Deputy Director
Phone: (843) 218-5115
Fax: (843) 218-5912
Email: robin.rourk@navy.mil
Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Cecchetti
Small Business Specialist
Phone: (843) 218-3942
Fax: (843) 218-5912
Email: elizabeth.cecchetti@navy.mil
New Orleans Office
Ms. Ida Lirette
Associate Deputy Director
Phone: (504) 697-5599
Email: ida.lirette@navy.mil
Latest Briefings
55th SBIOI (Virtual) - October 14, 2020
The following briefs were presented during the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) Virtual Small Business Industry Outreach Initiative Symposium (SBIOI), October 14, 2020:
NIWC Atlantic Presentations (all)
Tidewater Association of Service Contractors (TASC) - August 24, 2020
The following briefs were presented during the TASC NIWC Atlantic Information Day, August 24th in Norfolk, VA:
NIWC Atlantic Presentations (all)
54th SBIOI (Virtual) - July 22, 2020
The following briefs were presented during the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) Virtual Small Business Industry Outreach Initiative Symposium (SBIOI), July 22-23, 2020:
Day 1 Presentations
Day 2 Presentations
53rd SBIOI (Virtual) - May 7, 2020
The following briefs were presented during the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) Virtual Small Business Industry Outreach Initiative Symposium (SBIOI), May 7, 2020:
COVID-19 Impact to the Workforce and Guidance to Industry - Mr. Peter C. Reddy, SES
COVID-19 Impact to Contracts Operation and Contract Forecast - Mr. Steve Harnig
Small Business COVID-19 Update - Ms. Robin Rourk
COVID-19 Impact to Operations - Mr. Charles Kramer
Technology Exchange - January 09, 2020
Opening Remarks - Ms. Kathryn Murphy
CDCA Defense Summit - December 11, 2019
The following briefs were presented during 13th Annual Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) Defense Summit, December 11, 2019 in Charleston, SC:
Contracts Update - Mr. Steve Harnig
NavalX Palmetto Tech Bridge - Mr. Michael Merriken
A dedicated PTB web page can now be found here.
Advanced Naval Technology Experiments (ANTX) - Mr. Robert Regal
Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) - Mr. Don Sallee
NOLA Industry Outreach Event - November 14, 2019
The following briefs were presented during the NIWC Atlantic NOLA Industry Outreach Event, November 14, 2019, in New Orleans, LA:
NIWC Atlantic Update - Mr. Peter C. Reddy
Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Update - Mr. Don Sallee
Office of Small Business Programs - Ms. Robin Rourk
Contracts Update - Mr. Steve Harnig