FY26 Federal Program Briefings

FY26 Federal Program Briefings.

SAME Baltimore Post hosts their annual federal program briefings event with key local Federal Clients and Industry to:

• Better understand the agency mission, organization, and priorities
• Learn about the policy and budget drivers affecting their FY26 program and the critical agency issues they face
• Review their FY26 program and highlight opportunities
• Celebrate our 2025 Post Scholarship awardees and LMP Graduates
• Rub elbows and enjoy lots of networking

Schedule of Events

Currently USACE Baltimore District, Navy, and USCG participation has been confirmed. All activities, speakers, and panels are planned from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration will open promptly at 9:00 AM. The agenda Times will be posted as soon as they are finalized.

SAME Baltimore Federal Briefings - Martins West, December 17, 2025

Registration and Sign In

Welcome

Mychael Gaines, Post President

• Katrina for National Anthem
• Posting of the Colors by the MSU JROTC Color Guard
• Pledge of Allegiance

USACE Baltimore District Overview

USACE Baltimore Opportunities District Briefing

• MILCON
• CW
• IIS
• RSFO
• Engineering
• Contracting

USACE Baltimore District Meet the PMs

Break for lunch (Mindy to MC)

• SAME Post Recognition + New Initiatives (Mindy needs 15 minutes)
• SAME Scholarship Recognition
• SAME Maryland LMP 2025 Recognition
• Canine Warrior Connection

Navigating the Changing Small Business Landscape, Sam Lee, Former SBA Head General Counsel

Additional Federal Agencies Opportunities Briefing

• NAVFAC (Mary Austin accepted)
• US Coast Guard (accepted)
• Veteran Affairs (invited)
• Housing Urban Development (HUD) (invited)
• National Security Agency (invited)

Networking Break

Drawings for raffles during break

Innovative Contracting Approaches Panel Discussion (Design Build to Budget, OTA’s, Intergovernmental Support Agreements, etc.) (Brandon Tobias to Moderate)

• USACE Baltimore District
• NAVFAC (Mary Austin)
• USCG
• FBI (Dave Triplet, tentative)

Closing Remarks

Mychael Gaines, Post President

• Upcoming Events

Ticket Pricing

Regular / Online Registration

Member: $200

Non-Member: $290

Young Member: $150

Government: $35

Student Post Member: $5

Registration includes a plated lunch, federal briefings, and many networking opportunities!

Don’t forget to bring a toy for our Toys for Tots drive!

Room Block:

A room block has been established at the Hampton Inn & Suites – Woodlawn, 1810 Belmont Ave, Windsor Mill, MD 21244. To get the reduced rate please book through the following link: Federal Briefing - Alloy Group

Cancellation / Refund Policies

• No refunds. Substitutions can be made.
• Printed name tags are only available to anyone who registers before noon on December 10, 2025.
• Walk-Ins will be accepted on the day of the event.

Not a member?

Save on registration today by joining the Baltimore Post. To join online, please click here: https://www.same.org/membership-communities/join/