Governement Contracting Resources for Industry

Government Contractors and companies looking to become government contractors may find useful information and resources by reviewing our posted: “Resources for Industry.” If you should have any questions or require additional information, please contact your local PTAC for assistance.

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Posted on: January 2, 2013, by : ptacauthor2

	March 2019
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				1 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR Government Connect at MDEX APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR Government Connect at MDEX Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 1, 2019 - 11:59 pm Description: Application deadline ! The Macomb Regional PTAC will be taking applications for meetings between qualified suppliers and the government, providing potential solutions to fill requirements, saving time and resources. The Macomb Regional PTAC will manage all Government Connect planning, including the online application process, communication with the applicants, and onsite logistics. Apply at: http://www.center-gateway.com/107000/index.php?EVT=53052 Applications will be accepted until March, 1, 2019, close of business. Invited Agencies: Selfridge Air National Guard & Navy Confirmed agencies participating: TACOM SBO, DLA More details... •	2	3
4	5	6	7 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: March 7, 2019 - 12:30 pm Location: Macomb Community College MTEC, 7900 Tank Ave., Warren, MI 48092 Description: The federal government purchased in FY 2017 approximately $501 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. You will 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 are: Overview of PTAC Initial Considerations Getting Registered 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. No fee to attend, but registration is required. Register at: http://www.center-gateway.com/107000/index.php?EVT=52974 More details... Government Contracting: Orientation Government Contracting: Orientation Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: March 7, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: 300 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA Description: Southwest Michigan PTAC 2019 Class Schedule Orientation Class 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. More details... • •	8	9	10
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18	19	20 Responding to Federal Government Opportunities - Traverse City Responding to Federal Government Opportunities - Traverse City Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 20, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: Networks Northwest, 600 E Front St Suite 104, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA Description: This seminar will provide guidance on reviewing and responding to a typical federal solicitation. Attendees will receive a Solicitation Review Process guidebook and a sample Compliance Matrix Checklist.No cost to attend. Pre-registration is required. Questions? suzanne.hartnett@networksnorthwest.org More details... •	21 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: March 21, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: Macomb Community College, MTEC, 7900 Tank Ave., Warren MI 48092 Description: Selling to the federal government can provide significant revenues for small businesses, but it can be very time consuming trying to figure out where to find opportunities that match your capabilities. This training will provide you with useful tools on how to search for and identify opportunities that match your capabilities in a more efficient manner. This training will be conducted in a computer lab where you will access various federal government e-procurement websites such as FBO and experience searching for opportunities by learning how to utilize FBO’s advanced features to your benefit. You will also learn about other federal agencies e-procurement websites, PTACS BidMatch Services and various contracts, methods and competition types. Finally, the training session will end with reviewing a solicitation and how to make that bid, no-bid decision. Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. No fee to attend, but registration required. Registration: http://www.center-gateway.com/107000/index.php?EVT=53025 More details... Government Contracting 101 Government Contracting 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: March 21, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, USA Description: 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. More details... Marketing & Research: Mining for Opportunities Marketing & Research: Mining for Opportunities Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: March 21, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: 300 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA Description: Southwest Michigan PTAC 2019 Class Schedule Marketing & Research: Mining for Opportunities Learn how to market your business to government agencies and prime contractors. Research the agencies and prime contractors that buy what you sell. Research your competitors' sales and customers. Pre-requisites: Orientation Class and a current client of PTAC. Online pre-registration is required. More details... • • •	22	23	24
25	26	27	28 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: March 28, 2019 - 12:30 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: 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 Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Businesses that have identified DLA as a potential customer during their Market Research, or are already selling to DLA. No fee to attend, but registration is required Register at: http://www.center-gateway.com/107000/index.php?EVT=53033 More details... How to sell your product or service to the federal government How to sell your product or service to the federal government Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: March 28, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: South central MI/Lansing Regional Chamber 500 E. Michigan Ave Suite 200 Lansing, Mi 48912 Description: Each year, our government spends billions of dollars in goods and services purchases from private firms. The SBA works to create an environment for maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses in federal government contract awards and large prime subcontract awards. SBA administers several programs and services that assist small businesses in meeting the requirements to receive government contracts, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. These include the 8(a) Business Development Program, SAM, HUBZone Program and SUB-Net. Find out how these programs can help your business. PTAC is able to assist you in Federal, State, and local government registrations; where to search for who is buying what in the government; how to market to government entities; understanding FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations; PTAC has a bid match program that looks at about 4,000 government websites daily for opportunities you might be interested in bidding on; plus much more is available to our clients. This event is completely free to attend. Parking in the back of the building is free. Come through rear door with above sign 500 E. Michigan. We are on the 2nd floor, room 200. We look forward to you joining us! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kim Langenberg klangenberg@lansingchamber.org 517-853-6445 or klangenberg@enterprisegroup.org 517-788-4680 More details... • •	29	30	31