Governement Contracting Resources for Industry

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Posted on: January 2, 2013, by : ptacauthor2

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3	4	5 PTAC Government Contracting: Orientation Class PTAC Government Contracting: Orientation Class Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: September 5, 2018 - 4:00 pm Location: 300 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States Description: Flyer: http://bit.ly/swmiptac2018. Is your company considering government contracting? Learn how to sell your products and services to the federal, state, and local government. This free seminar will give you the direction you need. Online pre-registration is required. Please see the attachment for more information and to register. More details... •	6 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 6, 2018 - 12:00 pm Location: Macomb Community College, MTEC, 7900 Tank Ave. Warren, MI 48092 Description: Did you know the federal government purchased in FY 2017 approximately $446 billion dollars of goods and services? If you’re interested in diversifying your business into the federal government marketplace, find out what you need to do to get started. 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. Topics to be covered: Overview of PTAC Initial Considerations Getting Registered – 4 Steps Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Programs Certifications Doing Business with the Federal Government Finding Opportunities Contract Administration Where do I go from here? WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. Please Note: To register for this training your company must be located in Macomb County. REGISTRATION: http://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_web_register.php?id=0CC6E51159 More details... •	7	8	9
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17	18	19 PTAC Government Contracting: Lessons Learned PTAC Government Contracting: Lessons Learned Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: September 19, 2018 - 4:00 pm Location: 300 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States Description: Flyer: http://bit.ly/swmiptac2018. This Govology pre-recorded webcast reviews the top ten most common mistakes contractors make and how to identify, avoid, and mitigate each mistake presented by an experienced federal contractor. This will be offered classroom style and the video will be paused to discuss as a group. Normally this session is $75. There is no charge to attend. Pre-requisites: Orientation Class and a current client of PTAC. Online pre-registration is required. More details... •	20 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 20, 2018 - 12:00 pm Location: Macomb Community College, MTEC, 7900 Tank Ave. Warren, MI 48092 Description: Doing business with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) can be a great way to grow your business and gain entry into the federal marketplace. DLA is the Department of Defense' largest combat support agency providing worldwide logistics support to America's Military Services, civilian agencies and foreign countries in both peacetime and wartime. DLA is responsible for nearly every consumable item used by our military forces worldwide to include medical supplies, aviation requirements, land and maritime weapon systems spare parts, critical troop-support items involving food, clothing and textiles, construction equipment, material, fuel and depot level re-parables. DLA has a web-based application called DIBBS that provides you with the ability to conduct market research by viewing award data, procurement histories and forecasts; filter your opportunity searches; access technical data packages (drawings) in the CFolders and submit secure quotes on line. Topics to be covered: Basic Pre-requisites Market Research DLA Overview DIBBS Overview Access to Technical Data Packages with Export Controls and Joint Certification Program (JCP) How to Find Opportunities in DIBBS How to submit a Quote in DIBBS After attending our DIBBS 101 Training Session, we recommend you attend our DIBBS 201 Training Session for a comprehensive understanding of how to do business with DLA. Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities – 301 How to Market your Business to the Federal Government - 401 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Businesses that have identified DLA as a potential customer during their Market Research, or are already selling to DLA. REGISTRATION: http://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_web_register.php?id=A1C9A51182 More details... •	21	22	23
24	25 MAMA Space Symposium: "Space: A commercial and Defense Opportunity?" MAMA Space Symposium: "Space: A commercial and Defense Opportunity?" Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 25, 2018 - 11:59 pm Location: Traverse City, MI, USA Description: The symposium focus is on understanding and taking advantage of defense and commercial opportunities in near-earth and low orbit space. Thought leaders and policy makers who are envisioning and implementing the USA’s presence in space will provide context for the program. Prime contractors and program managers will brief attendees on their current and planned projects. They will be detailing the needs and opportunities available to the USA’s supplier network. Presenters will include: Boeing, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, United Launch Alliance and Atlas Space Operations Growth focused enterprises who aspire to be part of the next generation of high tech companies will benefit from attending this event. The event is open to all and attendees representing small and medium size enterprises in the fields of engineering and manufacturing, by invitation only, will have the opportunity to participate in B2B meetings with the presenting prime contractors. This is a Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA) event sponsored by NW Michigan PTAC and Networks Northwest . Visit www.MichMan.org, to register for more info. More details... •	26	27 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 201 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 201 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 27, 2018 - 12:00 pm Location: Macomb Community College, MTEC, 7900 Tank Ave. Warren, MI 48092 Description: Doing business with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) can be a great way to grow your business and gain entry into the federal marketplace to build your past performance. During this training we will take a look at other DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) applications such as how to submit a quote on line, find awards, submit post award request, and discuss packaging and shipping. Prior to attending this training, if you determined your business will need to access technically controlled data packages (drawings), we recommend that you apply for the Joint Certification Program (JCP). If you need assistance with this please contact our office. Topics to be covered: How to submit a Quote in DIBBS How to find Awards How to submit a Post Awards Request (PAR) Unique Procurement Identifiers update Past Performance Informational Retrieval System (PPIRS) DLA Packaging and Shipping Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities – 301 How to Market your Business to the Federal Government - 401 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) - 101 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Businesses that have identified DLA as a potential customer during their Market Research, or are already selling to DLA. REGISTRATION: http://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_web_register.php?id=605F551183 More details... •	28	29	30

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