About this Event
Join an exclusive, high-impact industry matchmaking luncheon designed to connect qualified large prime contractors and niche small businesses ahead of two major upcoming U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) procurements: SOAR (Security Operations Analytics Resource) and IBIS (Immigration Biometrics & Identity Services).
This application-based, in-person event eliminates cold introductions and replaces them with structured, targeted teaming conversations—ensuring every interaction is relevant, strategic, and actionable.
Why Attend
USCIS is preparing to release major IT solicitations (expected September 2026) tied to mission-critical systems in biometrics, identity services, DevSecOps, and national security operations.
This curated forum is designed to:
- Facilitate early teaming partnerships before RFP release
- Connect prime contractors with highly specialized small businesses
- Enable decision-makers to engage in meaningful, deal-focused conversations
- Provide direct alignment with real procurement needs and technical capability gaps
Who Should Attend
Large Prime Contractors
- Proven federal IT experience ($50M+ contracts)
- Active DHS/USCIS or comparable agency work
- Seeking qualified small business partners for SOAR or IBIS
Small Businesses (SBA-certified: 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone)
- Specialized capabilities in areas like:
- Biometrics & hardware integration
- AI/ML & predictive analytics
- Identity data & entity resolution
- DevSecOps & cloud architecture
- Document authentication & OCR
- Looking to team as subcontractors or JV partners
Event Format
This is not a typical networking event—it’s a structured matchmaking experience:
- Seated lunch + guided introductions
- 7 rounds of timed, round-robin meetings
- 15-minute focused discussions per pairing
- Over 100 minutes of direct, bilateral teaming conversations
Each session is designed for efficient, high-value engagement with pre-qualified partners aligned to your capabilities.
Opportunities: SOAR & IBIS
Attendees will align around two major USCIS initiatives:
- SOAR (Security Operations Analytics Resource)
$100M+ opportunity focused on DevSecOps, analytics, fraud detection, and national security systems - IBIS (Immigration Biometrics & Identity Services)
Enterprise-scale biometrics, AI/ML, identity verification, and mission-critical system support
Both programs represent long-term, high-value federal IT opportunities with performance extending into the next decade.
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Tickets are limited to 2 per company. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event. Reserve your spot early! If you have more representatives from your company interested in attending, additional tickets to just the in-person happy hour can be purchased.
Your ticket price includes the in-person happy hour event from 5-8 at Patsy's. See event information here.
There will be NO refunds once a ticket is purchased. You may transfer your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend.
This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by DHS or USCIS. All participants and sponsors must comply with FAR 3.104 (Procurement Integrity Act).
If you have any questions about this event or sponsorship opportunities, contact Amanda at [email protected].
At The Procurement Pros, you’re not just getting a consultant—you’re gaining a partner who has lived the federal acquisition world from the inside. Led by Monica Padron Harris, a contracting professional with over 30 years of federal service, and supported by industry CIOs, we bring unmatched expertise, insider perspective, and strategic foresight to help your business win in the federal marketplace.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Patsy's American, 8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, United States
USD 321.96
