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

	September 2019
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2	3	4 Government Contracting 101 Government Contracting 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 4, 2019 - 11:00 am Location: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, 519 Saginaw St Suite #200, Flint, MI 48502, USA Description: Doing business with the government is a great way to diversify your customer base. Each year, the federal government purchases hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services. PTAC can help position your company to pursue to these opportunities. Learn how at one of these workshops. More details... •	5	6	7	8
9	10 2019 MAMA Space Symposium, Traverse City Mi 2019 MAMA Space Symposium, Traverse City Mi Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 10, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: Park Place Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA Description: Hosted by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association Space Symposium, this two-day symposium is focused on developments in Low Earth Orbit. The nascent Space Force, Hypersonic systems, Nano/microsatellite Networks/Constellations, Ground- and Space-based Missile Defense Systems, and the Michigan Launch Initiative are all on the agenda. Meet the Suppliers: From 2 pm to 4 pm on both symposium days supply chain and program managers will be conducting pre-scheduled one-on-one B2B meetings with symposium registrants. These B2B meetings will be scheduled the week before the symposium. http://www.michman.org/2019-Space-Symposium More details... •	11	12 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 12, 2019 - 12:30 pm Location: 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. Other topics to be covered are: Initial Considerations Getting Registered Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Programs Certifications Doing Business with the Federal Government Finding Opportunities Contract Regulations & Administration 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=52977 More details... •	13 Marine City Chamber Lunch & Learn: Government Contracting 101 Marine City Chamber Lunch & Learn: Government Contracting 101 Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: September 13, 2019 - 1:30 pm Location: Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce 480 S. Water St. Marine City, MI 48039 Description: Government 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 workshop will give you greater insight to help you make the decision. Did you know the federal government purchases more than $450 billion of goods and services a year? Also learn about the services and support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to assist your company through the contracting process at no cost. More details... •	14	15
16	17	18 Government Marketing 101 Government Marketing 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 18, 2019 - 11:00 am Location: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, 519 Saginaw St Suite #200, Flint, MI 48502, USA Description: Do you want to gain more business with the federal government in a shorter amount of time while saving money, and making the most effective use of your marketing and sales resources? One great benefit of doing business with the federal government is free to access to government market data. Due to regulations on transparency and accountability, the government maintains a couple of databases on historical spend, which contain a treasure trove of data if you know how to use them. In this course, we dive into the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and provide an overview of USASPENDING.GOV as well as a PTAC tool called Gov spend. Learn what is the best design for business cards, web sites, and capability statements to showcase your small business to the government. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce PTAC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC.) More details... National PTAC Day & Open House in Kalamazoo National PTAC Day & Open House in Kalamazoo Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: September 18, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: 300 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA Description: Join us to meet your new PTAC team, enjoy light refreshments including cake, network with local businesses, and watch this special PTAC Day webinar featuring a panel of PTAC experts from across the country who will share their top tips for: Getting ready to enter the government marketplace Finding government contracts Bidding on government contracts Share your story! Follow one of these links: Why I Love my Local PTAC or My Local PTAC Helped Me, to download your sign. Take a selfie with your sign, then share it on social media using the hashtags #PTACday & #SWMIPTAC. Flyer More details... • •	19 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 19, 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 Overview DIBBS Overview Access to Technical Data Packages with Export Controls and Joint Certification Program (JCP) How to Find Opportunities in DIBBS DL collaboration folder (cfolders) overview 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=53035 More details... •	20	21	22
23	24 Government Contracting: Orientation Government Contracting: Orientation Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: September 24, 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... •	25	26	27	28	29
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