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

	August 2021
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2	3 Take-Away Tuesday - GVSC - 2373 Procurement of Experimental Purpose Take-Away Tuesday - GVSC - 2373 Procurement of Experimental Purpose Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 3, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Macomb Regional PTAC Webinar Description: Join Macomb Regional PTAC the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle System Center for a live virtual conversation to discuss, ask questions and learn about 2373 Procurement of Experimental Purpose. This topic is meant to be not only instructional, but conversational. No fee to attend but registration required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58306 More details... Government Contracting 101: Doing Business with the Government Government Contracting 101: Doing Business with the Government Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: August 3, 2021 - 4:00 pm Description: Interested in diversifying your customer base? Or expanding your revenue stream? Doing business with the government is a great way to introduce your business to a new marketplace. 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. This workshop aims to further develop the small business vendor that is already established and in business and also those new to the government marketplace. Registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59366 More details... • •	4 Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 4, 2021 - 12:00 pm Location: Online: If you register for this event, you will receive the online instructions the day before the webinar. Description: 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. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... •	5 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 5, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Webinar Description: The next in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting is Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301. 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. You will also learn about PTAC’s BidMatch Services. Finally, you will learn how to review and respond to various types of opportunities, and the importance of vendor performance evaluations. NEW THIS YEAR! Watch for special guest speakers representing ACC-DTA! Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research – 201 No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58110 More details... •	6 Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Starts: 8:30 am Ends: August 6, 2021 - 9:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Zoom Description: Join our PTAC Counselors via Zoom for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics informally and from the comfort of your own office. No fee to attend, but registration is required Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5645 More info? Call 734-462-4438 or email ptac@schoolcraft.edu More details... •	7	8
9	10	11 Coffee & Contracting: Cornerstone - Women's Business Center (SWMIPTAC) Coffee & Contracting: Cornerstone - Women's Business Center (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 11, 2021 - 9:30 am Description: Michigan Department of Transportation, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Outreach & Recruitment: MDOT is seeking minorities, women and socially & economically disadvantaged business owners specializing in any of the following areas: Construction Repair of Bridges & Special Structures; Concrete Paving & Repair; Construction Inspection & Testing; Outdoor Electrical Work; Erosion Control; Grading & Drainage Structures; Guardrails; Fencing; Seeding, Sodding & Erosion Control; Pavement Marking; Surveying; Trucking; Road Construction. 600+ NAICS codes of opportunity. Learn about the DBE program and get answers from the expert. Register here: https://rebrand.ly/CCSWMIPTAC20210811Reg More details... Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 11, 2021 - 10:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Zoom Description: Winning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations, preparing proposals, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. As a result of this session you will: • Identify the qualities of a responsible contractor • Learn how the government makes award determinations • Understand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation • Know your rights regarding debriefs and protests • Learn what it means to be responsive and responsible No fee to attend, but registration is required Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5648 More details... • •	12 Meet the Buyer 2021 Meet the Buyer 2021 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 12, 2021 - 12:00 pm Location: https://pmbc.connect.space/meet-the-buyer-doing-business-with-the-government-and-public/details Description: The Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) team in collaboration with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC, and The Saginaw Future PTAC will work with Federal, State, and Local government agencies to provide guidance on how to learn about procurement opportunities and win contracts. PMBC will engage with diverse partner organizations for participation in providing information on certification and other member benefits that will complement the procurement roundtables. https://pmbc.connect.space/meet-the-buyer-doing-business-with-the-government-and-public/details More details... •	13	14	15
16	17 How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 17, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Webinar Description: The fourth class in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting is How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 How can you maximize your company’s potential to obtain government customers? By using marketing techniques customized for the federal government. In this training, you will learn how to market your business to the federal government as well as prime contractors. Also, you will learn about effective marketing materials, networking and people to know. Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58113 More details... Meet the Expert - Michigan Department of Technology (DTMB) Meet the Expert - Michigan Department of Technology (DTMB) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 17, 2021 - 10:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: An opportunity to connect with the Michigan Department of Technology to receive timely information about their purpose, vision, and procurement process. FREE Register: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5629 More details... Webinar-Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) & Economically Disadvantaged WOSB Certification Webinar-Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) & Economically Disadvantaged WOSB Certification Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 17, 2021 - 12:30 pm Description: New changes have been made to the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process. Gabrielle Conor, a Business Opportunity Specialist with the Michigan Distrsict of the U.S. Small Business Administration, brings us up to date on recent changes and how they may affect your business. The SBA has implemented changes to the WOSB Federal Contracting Program. These updated regulations make it easier for qualified small businesses to participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program by improving the customer experience. At the same time, SBA is strengthening oversight and maintaining the integrity of the certification process. Topics will include: · Certification Changes as of October 15, 2020; · Determining if Certifying as a WOSB is right for you; · WOSB/EDWOSB Qualifications; · How PTAC Can Assist. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register for the seminar here or visit nwm.org/ptac to learn more. More details... • • •	18 Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 18, 2021 - 12:00 pm Location: Virtual - If you are registered to attend, you will receive a link the day of the event. Description: Whenyou’re ready to sell your products/services to the government, create acapability statement to share when meeting (in person or virtual) buyers forprime and subcontracting opportunities. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... •	19 2021 Macomb Meet the Buyer 2021 Macomb Meet the Buyer Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 19, 2021 - 12:00 pm Location: Virtual Description: Macomb Meet the Buyer is an event that connects businesses with government agencies and prime contractors. This event will give small businesses access to buyers from across the federal, state and local government sector. Major prime contractors will be in attendance seeking capable subcontractors to help them meet their requirements. Also, you will have an opportunity to meet with Michigan resource partners. Seller’s benefits include opportunity to diversify your sales, pitch your product and services to decision makers, network with other small or large businesses and help keep business local to the Michigan economy. This event is not for startups. Macomb Regional PTAC recommends that businesses have 2 years of commercial business sales before entering into the government contracting realm. Please come with plenty of business cards and an up-to-date capability statement for prime contractors and federal agencies. Also have plenty of commercial marketing materials for local and state agencies. No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58194 More details... •	20	21	22
23	24	25	26 Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 26, 2021 - 10:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Zoom Description: This two-part series meets from 9 am to 10:30 am August 26, 2021 Get a jumpstart on government contracting with our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! The first session focuses on Small Business Programs and SAM (System for Award Management), essential building blocks to assist you with becoming a successful government contractor. As a result of the session you will learn about five small business programs, eligibility requirements, and advantages of participation. The section on SAM will assist you with understanding the purpose of SAM and prepare you for registering your business with the federal government. September 9, 2021 Take next steps to growing your government contracting knowledge with our Marketing to the Government and Finding Opportunities session, part two of our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! This session provides you with resources to help you develop an effective government-focused marketing strategy, highlight your true differentiators and generate brand awareness. You will also learn time-saving tips for identifying federal, state, and local government opportunities to bring you one step closer to reaching your contracting goals. No fee to attend, but registration is required Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5649 More details... Subcontracting for Small Businesses Part 2 - Essential Considerations in Federal Subcontracting Hosted by the NW MI PTAC, and presented by Govology Subcontracting for Small Businesses Part 2 - Essential Considerations in Federal Subcontracting Hosted by the NW MI PTAC, and presented by Govology Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 26, 2021 - 12:30 pm Description: Small businesses who perform as subcontractors to prime contractors or employ subcontractors, in the federal contracting industry, need to be aware of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that apply to subcontracting situations. They also need to understand the mechanics and implications of claims that can be filed by them or agains them, and they need to understand how the Miller Act can affect their business. [New Paragraph] This Govology presentation provides a brief introduction to these important topics for subcontractors and will help current and future prime contractors and subcontractors identify potential areas of concern. Topics to be cover include: Flow-Down Clauses, Subcontractor Claims Against Owners, Subcontractor Claims Against Prime Contractors, Miller Act Claims, How PTAC Can Help There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register for the seminar here or visit nwm.org/ptac to learn more. More details... • •	27	28	29
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