Is your business looking to diversify into the government sector?  Is your business overwhelmed by the rules, regulations and registrations that are required to get started in federal government contracting?  

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting -101 is the fundamental course in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting.

This training offers an overview of what federal government contracting is, what it takes to be a government contractor, the steps your business needs to do to get started and what no-cost services and continuous support Macomb Regional PTAC offers to small businesses in all aspects of government contracting.  

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.

This training will be conducted in webinar format.
Webinar registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/67005

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.  

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 is required.

This training will be conducted both on ground and in webinar format. There are separate registrations for each.
On Ground registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/67020
Webinar registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/67019

Govology is a collaborative community raising the competency level of small business to excel in government contracting. These are pre-recorded sessions that we will watch together. Topics are subject to change.

Online pre-registration is required.
The link to the class will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the class.
 
Open the 2023 Class Flyer with this Event.

Join APEX Accelerator counselors with a lead business specialist from the SBA (Small Business Administration, Michigan District Office) for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, small business certification assistance, and other relevant procurement topics.

Bring your questions and your coffee! 

Free to attend, registration is required.

Register Here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.

Contact – Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator Team at 734-462-4438 or email ptac@schoolcraft.edu

Register at: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/106001/events/68763


The government marketplace is worth billions of dollars in sales each year. If your business is looking to sell to the government, ask yourself: Do your marketing materials send the right message to the right people? Can your business be easily found by government buyers?

Join us for this webinar where we will cover the basics and best practices for marketing to government agencies and to larger businesses and prime contractors that already sell to the government.

Register at: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/106001/events/69172

In this presentation, government contracts attorney Matthew Schoonover will discuss the importance of these contracting tools, and why they might make sense for your small business. Armed with his experience assisting small businesses set up compliant mentor/protégé agreements, joint ventures, and subcontracting relationships, Matthew will share key considerations for each program, as well as considerations to keep in mind as your business navigates these relationships. Attendees will learn the benefits from participating and tips for success.

Doing business with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) can be a great way to grow your business and enter the federal marketplace.  

DLA is the Department of Defense's 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, including 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 reparables.

Topics to be covered in this training include DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website overview, access to technical data packages, joint certification program, getting registered in DIBBS, how to find opportunities in DIBBS and 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.

This training will be conducted both on ground and in webinar format. There are separate registrations for each.
On Ground registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/67037
Webinar registration: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/67036