Addresses inquiries from Customers, typically DoD and other Government organizations, regarding STRI products and services; provides assistance to Customers desiring to procure products and services through PEO STRI.
Advises the PEO, DPEO and staff members on issues impacting Federal small business programs; advocates for small business enterprises; develops and implements strategies providing maximum procurement opportunities to small businesses while supporting PEO STRI's contracting mission. The OSBP serves as the primary/initial point of entry for small businesses desiring to conduct business with PEO STRI.
Provides the interface with PEO STRI’s industry partners to expand awareness of existing and emerging industry capabilities; assists industry by outlining the PEO’s mission, goals, structure, acquisition processes and provides insight for business opportunities.
The operational elements and their functional support organizations within the PEO; responsible for acquisition, material development and sustainment of live, virtual, constructive, and gaming models, simulations, instrumentation and their environments supporting training and testing capabilities for the Nation’s security.
Provides an unbiased review process of requirements and competition; handles concerns and issues from Industry throughout the acquisition cycle; provides open communication between Government and Industry on issues ranging from technical information to process improvement.