Calendar of Events - PTACs of Michigan, Inc.

How to Become a Government Contractor
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.

Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting process.

Federal Government Contracting 101

Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
Finding Opportunities
Types of Solicitations
Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
Laws and Regulations
The Bid Process
Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101

What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
Vendor Registration
Obtaining Bidding Information
Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
Marketing Your Product or Service
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company.

PTAC location: Livonia (PTAC of Schoolcraft College)
2010 class dates: August 12, September 9, October 21, November 11 and December 9
Class location for all classes except June 30: Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$40/person Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

PTAC location: Flint (Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce)
2010 class dates: September 10, November 19
Class location: UM-Flint Launch
Seminar time: See event flyer for details
Fee: No charge
Reservations are required
For more information, call 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher

PTAC location: Macomb (Macomb Regional PTAC)
2010 class dates: August 31, September 9, October 20, November 17 and December 15
Class location: 7900 Tank Avenue, Warren, MI 48092
Seminar: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for all classes, except June 10 is 2p-4p
Fee: No Cost
Reservations are required
For more information, call (586) 498-4122 or email Jennifer Tisdale
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/macombptac

Registration Assistance for Government Contractors - Livonia
PTAC clients who are looking for assistance completing their Central Contractor Registration (CCR), SBA's Small Business Dynamic Search, the State of Michigan Vendor Registration, or any other on-line registration are invited to attend this workshop. Counselors will be available to assist clients in understanding and finishing the steps required for their online registrations. In addition, clients will have the opportunity to complete their registrations, using our computer lab. Companies are required to come prepared with information vital to the completion of their registrations, contact the PTAC for information on this vital information!

Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company.

2010 class dates: August 26, September 30, October 28 and November 18
Seminar: 9:00 am - 11:00 am; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$20/person Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Doing Business with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Clinton Township

Topics: Getting Started, Finding Opportunities with DHS, Small Business Resources, Acquisitions / Regulations, DHS Initiatives

Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Seminar time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Class location: Macomb Community College - University Center, 44575 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
Cost: Free - Registration is required.
Register: Send email to Jennifer Tisdale or call 586.498.4122
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: 586.498.4122

GSA Federal Supply Schedules: Finding Your Way to the GSA - Livonia

GSA (General Service Administration) Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers to acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers.

Mike Klewicki, a GSA expert, teaches clients how to navigate the confusing and sometimes intimidating GSA procurement area and Federal Supply Schedules. This class is intended for business people who would like to learn about Supply Schedules, buying potential, and marketing through a GSA Schedule.

Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $40 per person. Online registration opens August 2, 2010.
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Meet the Buyers: A Procurement Matchmaking Event - Livonia

There's never been a better time for business owners to pursue government contracts. This matchmaking and government contracting event is a valuable investment of your time!

This half-day program is designed to help small businesses begin or expand their business with government agencies.

Meet buyers, understand buying requirements and how to get into the buying system - - A great way to introduce your company, your products and/or services and get exposure!

Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Seminar time: 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $25 per person.
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Additional Events

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC)
Automation Alley
Department of Defense OSDBU
Department of the Air Force OSDBU
Department of the Army OSDBU
Michigan Small Tech
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
TACOM LCMC