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Here’s What is Happening This Week 9.13.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Wed, Sept 27 | 5:00 - 7:00pm, TPP/ANA Panel with keynote speaker: RDML Michael Donnelly, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Panelists: RADM John ‘Chet’ Lemmon, PEO-T - Christopher ‘Newg’ Boyle, CAPT, USN (Ret.), LVC Training Technology Director, Fleet Forces Command - CAPT Kevin ‘Tripper’ McGee, PMA-205, Matt Everson, Test & Evaluation Director, (NAWCTSD) Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel-september-27-2023/.

Tues, Oct 3 | 10:00 - 11:00am – RADM Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington – Update: NDW & Pax River NAS at USMSM, Bldg. 2, Center Hall Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/title-ft-rear-admiral-nancy-lacore/

Wed, Oct 4, | 8:30 – 10:30am – TPP Program: “What is happening at the Aeropark”-  More info and registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/what-is-happening-at-the-aeropark

Thurs, Oct 19 | 8:30 - 9:30am – TPP Annual Meeting – TPP invites members and colleagues to join us for our Annual Meeting! Executive Director, Ms. Bonnie M. Green, will talk about some of TPP’s highlights in FY2023. Guest speaker Dr. Yolanda Wilson, President, CSM. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-2023-annual-meeting/

SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

Click this link to view the video of the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development program:  https://youtu.be/LrhMQQsIVGg.

The TPP Newsletter archived on our website here:  https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD -NAVAIR

Tech Bridge – NAVAL X here: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

IN CASE YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THIS!

NAWCAD/TPP Industry Day Survey: please help NAWCAD improve communication with industry and academia partners.

NAWCAD is contemplating moving in a different direction with its recurring semi-annual AD Industry Day.  Although the command has received mostly positive feedback via The Patuxent Partnership post event surveys, the DoN, NAVAIR, NAWC and FRC focus on Navy delivery of increased Capability to the fleet, improved Availability of our systems for the fleet, and improved Affordability, is driving us to consider more than acquisition support requirements in our future communications with industry. 

Last AD Industry Day in April 2023 began that refocus. Topics covered were an executive panel discussion of the NAVAIR/NAWCAD pursuit of DoN Northstars, Northstar enablers (e.g. Workforce, S&T, Tools of the Trade, STRL Infra-structure, etc.), and the need for rapid development and fielding of new capabilities through focused research and development for technology maturation (S&T). 

Here in the southern Maryland tri-county region, many industry partners were invited to a Government sponsored industry event called the Industry Collaboration Exchange (ICE) classified event held at NAS Patuxent River on 12 July, sponsored by PMA-298.  An additional industry exchange at the unclassified level is scheduled for 26-28 September, hosted by PEO(U&W) intended as a follow-on to the ICE event in July. The primary focus of these events is capability gap closure and how industry can quickly aid the Government in gap closure. 

Thus, NAWCAD sees three primary areas where industry partners with the Government:

  1. Acquisition Support – These services augment Government resources in various competencies such as Engineering, and technical support, logistics, program support, IT and Cyber, Warfare Analysis, among others.  (Approximately 90% of NAWCAD awarded contracts)
  2. Capability development and prototyping – These services provide Government customers with new capability solutions that are focused on provide new or improved capabilities to the fleet.  These capability solutions often involve design and development, experimentation, demonstration, prototyping, test, and limited rate production through a variety of FAR-based and non-FAR based contracts  (Less than 10% of awarded contracts including non-FAR based actions)
  3. NAWCAD Science & Technology Research Support – These services provide assistance in advanced and applied research that enable and enhance NAWCAD’s core competencies like airborne test and evaluation, engine testing, modeling and simulation, and live-virtual-constructive environments. (Less than 5% of awarded contracts)

To help NAWCAD improve our communication with our industry and academia partners, please provide responses to the following brief survey by Thursday, September 21st:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NAWCADsurvey

 The NAVAIR North Stars BAA has been posted on Sam.gov.  This is the BAA that was referenced at the NAVAIR ICE event. The Government is interested in receiving white papers for research and development, which may include but is not limited to, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation projects that offer potential for advancements and improvements in Integrated Warfighting Capability across the Naval Aviation Mission Areas supporting Naval Operations and as applicable to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and subordinate Commands. See the Attached N00019-23-S-0001 Broad Agency Announcement for further details. You can view the BAA at: https://sam.gov/opp/35be87d571244027bccc372dea160f57/view.

Tues, Sept 26-28,  PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2023 -The Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) is planning to host an Industry Event in order to provide opportunities for industry to learn about the technology needs of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PEO(U&W) and the Navy’s Unmanned Community with the potential for follow-on briefings regarding technologies that industry has developed. More here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peouw-industry-event-2023-registration-691712479647

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

Sat, Oct 28 | 10am -2pm St. Mary’s County Public Schools STEAM Festival. More details when they are available! More information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/smcps-7th-annual-steam-festival-on-saturday-oct28-2023-1000-am-to-200-pm/

Wed, Nov 1 | 4 pm - 2nd Annual St. Mary’s County Just Society Art Contest! High school seniors from public, private, or home schools in St. Mary’s County can enter original art pieces in the contest held in coordination with the biennial Maryland Emancipation Day ceremony, at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown. This special celebration of equity and justice will feature the unveiling of brass “stopping stones” to commemorate five local freedom seekers who risked their lives attempting to escape bondage in St. Mary’s County in the 1800s. For more information, please contact Karen Stone, Museum Division Manager, at karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov or (240) 925-0293.

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule – Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities! Dr. James A. Forest Career & Technology Center students interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and government.  NOTE: Academic Year 2022 to 2023 TJR graduated 41 apprentices!  Employers seeking student apprentices, application form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/. 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

  • CSM was recently featured in The Community College Daily-- a national publication produced by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) because of CSM's homeschool program's rapid growth, and to highlight CSM's commitment to deepening relationships with southern Maryland's homeschool communities.

 

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here:   https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/

  • Wed, Oct 25 | 7:00 pm -The Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism presented by Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

 

MISI dreamport –Check out events and register here:  https://misi.tech/events.php.

  • Sept 18-22, 2023- Hack the Building 2.0. Hospital Edition- at the DreamPort facility in Columbia, MD- Registration: Hack the Building 2 Hospital Edition Passes – MISI – There is limited Availability so don’t wait to register! 
  • October 25-26, 2023 Hack The Railroad 2023 - Safeguarding the Future of Rail Systems- More here: Note: Call for Speakers and Sponsors for Hack The Railroad 2023 – MISI at the DreamPort Facility, Columbia MD
  • Wed, Sept 20, 2023 OT Catalyst : Government Requirements & Industry Solutions: Diverse government organizations outlining their operational technology (OT) requirements and aspirations during 15-minute sessions Get your pass here: Hack the Building 2 Hospital Edition Passes – MISI

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com.

  • Maryland SBDC Online Training- Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! SBDC offers a comprehensive range of online training courses and programs. Explore training here: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events.

 

 Amazon Black Business Accelerator – Read more here: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator#.

Mon, Oct 2 - Project Opportunity – Free entrepreneur Training Classes for Veterans" https://www.project-pportunity.com/registration/ Orientation Monday September 17 6:30-8:30 at Hilton Garden Inn, 10385 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf.

Applying for manufacturing 4.0 Program - The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers (up to 250 employees) to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices to remain competitive and drive growth. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Apply here: https://mdmep.org/applying-for-the-manufacturing-4-0-program-tips-best-practices-and-questions-answered/.

Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 -10:00pm LEAP Forward 10th Anniversary Celebration, NSBE Jr CASH at USMSM, SMART Bldg. For tickets & sponsor information, poster with QR code here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/leap-foward-10th-anniversary-celebration/

Sat, Oct 21, NASA Langley Research Center is opening its doors for the 2023 Open House! Visit the website for details related to entry process, transportation, parking, activities and more here: https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/openhouse/

Mon, Oct 23 | 5 -7 pm - St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be back Xella Winery & Vineyard, 26781 Laurel Grove RD, Mechanicville. Please register HERE if you are interested join for a great night of networking!

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/.

Federal Government Contracting Opportunities, SAM.gov, is the Official U.S. Government System for contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations and more. The Maryland Department of Commerce has a directory​ of profiles for federal agencies with headquarters or major operations in Maryland.

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here:  https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

 

TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities, and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech.  

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source  TCC Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe.   

 

JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E 

St. Mary’s County Library had a great year!  More here: https://express.adobe.com/page/KB5zMXXGOOKKx/

Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.   More Upcoming Events:

 

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.

 

Sat, Sept 30 | 12pm-10pm - Blessing of the Fleet - Volunteers are needed to guide visitors and assist with activities. All information will be provided prior to the event. For more information contact: Joi Lowe/HSMC Volunteer Coordinator at joi.lowe@maryland.gov

Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00am - 4:00pm - RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary’s River and its watershed. We’re on the web at www.smrwa.org

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their newsletter. Membership sign up here: https://paxmuseum.com/membership-info/.

  • Sat, Sept 16 Wheels & Wings Car Show- Registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-wheels-wings-car-show-tickets-551557251587?aff=oddtdtcreator
  • The F-14 Tomcat cockpit Flight Simulator Program has a new Train-the-Trainer program for volunteers to join the Simulator Team. The Operators earn an operational certification for the WWII P-51 Mustang aircraft and the multifunction F/A-18 Hornet aircraft in order to teach museum customers how to fly an airplane. Our first Train-The-Trainer class consists of 4 high school students Alex Brown, Alec Denney, Aarav Sharma, and Rishi Sheth, are currently about halfway through the curriculum. Students will graduate as Trainer Instructors.

 

St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com

  • Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992
  • Sat, Sept 16| 10– 4pm- RetroFest on the Potomac -Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Enjoy LIVE music, great food, beer truck, ice cream, vintage cars and All New Car show, variety of family activities & crafts, lots of "retro" activities and demos throughout the day. Admission is Free. More info (for web): https://www.facebook.com/events/842540050370715
  • S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:
  • Tues, Sept 26, | 10 am to 4 pmat the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division announces a special two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. Also, a free lecture featuring author James S. Price, writer of “The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will be Theirs by the Sword”, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library.
  • Sat, Oct 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or https://www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum
  • The Drayden African American Schoolhouse - Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook or call (301) 994-1471.

 

Sat & Sun Sept, 16 & 17 | 10am-5pm - ARTSFEST 2023 - Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – Get tickets here: https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/artsfest-2015.

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