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CT PTAP EVENT CALENDAR Organization Name: Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program Location: Headquarters - New London - 888-673-2837 Ext. 207 Connecticut PTAP's Event Calendar is on-line. Click this link to view: http://www.ctptap.org/calendar.htm Registration Fee: There is no charge for most CT PTAP sponsored seminars. Contact Email: info@ctptap.org Selling to the Military Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This is a mid-level course and is designed for anyone wanting to sell goods or services to the military. This seminar will acquaint attendees with the basic principles that they must know in order to do business with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or DLA. The 7 phases of government procurement will be reviewed. Additional topics include the DFARS, simplified acquisition thresholds, use of military forecasts, doing business with the Army’s Corps of Engineers, DLA's Procurement Gateway, DoD’s e-mall, how to find military specs and standards, and much, much more. Selling to the Military Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Understanding the GSA Schedules Process Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This class addresses many of the challenges businesses face when deciding whether they should seek a GSA Schedule contract. Topics include: an overview of GSA's mission; the federal government's various "purchasing vehicles"; why federal agencies use (and don’t use) GSA Schedules; the pros and cons of GSA Schedule contracts; and preparing a proposal to obtain a Schedule. The presenter will discuss issues businesses should consider before taking the “Schedules plunge.” Although GSA Schedules cover a number of commodities and services, they do not cover everything the government purchases. Therefore, prior to attending this seminar, it is important that you determine if there is a GSA Schedule covering your product or service. To find out, go to www.gsa.gov and click on “GSA Schedules.” On the right side of the next page that appears, click on "Schedules e-Library" and insert a word or two describing your product or service in the search engine. (If the search determines that your product or service is not covered by a Schedule, attending this seminar will not be beneficial for you.) If you find a Schedule that does apply to your line of business, you should obtain a copy of the Schedule solicitation and review it prior to attending the seminar. You can do this by again accessing www.gsa.gov. On the right hand side of the page, click on “GSA Schedules.” On the left hand side of the next page that appears, click on “For Vendors-Getting on a Schedule.” Then, click “GSA Schedule Solicitations” on the left side of the following page. Locate the solicitation you are seeking and download it to your computer. Review it and make note of questions you may wish to ask in class. Understanding the GSA Schedules Process Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon 190 Technology Circle, Rm, 145, Savannah, GA 31407 Understanding the GSA Schedules Process Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Radio Frequency ID and Unique ID Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. RFID inventory tagging is being implemented to provide greater asset visibility to the armed forces. This seminar will cover RFID implementation for suppliers to DoD. The instructor will introduce you to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and what you must do as a supplier to comply with new DoD directives. Instruction will be provided on what RFID technology is, types of RFID tags and their various applications, why DoD wants RFID, DoD’s policy and requirements regarding RFID, what to consider as you put together an implementation plan, resources available to you, and the benefits of RFID to you and DoD. Unique Identification (UID) is DoD's vision for end-to-end item visibility and management. This section provides tools to help defense suppliers become familiar with the fundamental aspects of UID and have a good working knowledge of UID related terminology and contractual requirements. Radio Frequency ID and Unique ID Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Preparing Successful Bids/Proposals Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This three-hour seminar is designed to help companies understand the technical proposal preparation process when responding to federal government requests. Topics will include: preliminary preparation for bidding, receiving the bid package, working the solicitation, technical proposal development insights, developing your bid price/cost proposal, budgets, fixed and variable costs, overheads, general and administrative (G&A) costs, profit, spreadsheets and documenting cost support. Preparing Successful Bids/Proposals Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Preparing Successful Bids/Proposals Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Introduction to Government Contracting Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. This 3-hour class provides all the fundamentals for doing business in the government marketplace. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Introduction to Gov't Contracting Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Introduction to Gov't Contracting Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Introduction to Gov't Contracting Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon Hodges Room, 3rd Floor, 75 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Introduction to Gov't Contracting Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Introduction to Gov't Contracting Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Cost and Price Proposal Preparation Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. This class is a must for anyone that will be preparing or is currently preparing responses to government contracting opportunities. Topics discussed include: budgets, fixed and variable costs, overheads, general and administrative (G&A) costs, and profit, spreadsheets and documenting cost support. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Cost and Price Proposal Preparation Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:00 AM - Noon 190 Technology Circle, Rm 145, Savannah, GA 31407 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Marketing to State and Local Governments Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This class provides detailed instruction on how to do business with the State of Georgia, and all units of local government including cities and counties. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Marketing to State and Local Governments Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Small Business Certifications Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This seminar covers all aspects of how to become certified and registered and the benefits for small businesses participating in the 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Utilized Business Zones (HUBZones) certifications, Woman Owned Businesses and Service Disabled Veterans Owned Business. Check back soon for updated scheduling of this class. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Subcontracting with Large Prime Contractors Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. Want to learn how to business with large government prime contractors? If so, you will want to attend this three-hour seminar. Since the government is “bundling” so many of their contracts, becoming a subcontractor may be the only way some small businesses can get their feet in the door. Becoming a subcontractor can not only be rewarding but less complicated than competing for a government prime contract. Many prime contractors continuously seek good small business suppliers to meet their needs and satisfy the requirements of their government subcontracting plans. You may have just what they are looking for and should consider attending this seminar. Subcontracting with Large Prime Contractors Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Understanding Wide Area Work Flow Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This seminar is an advanced course designed for companies that are currently doing business with the military, and transitioning from legacy paper-based acceptance and invoicing systems (like the DD250) to electronic means. This seminar will cover the basic principles you must know in order to get paid electronically by DFAS. DoD is implementing this Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system now, so businesses should learn this new system before it becomes mandatory. The instructor will demonstrate an actual online registration. Additionally, the 7 phases of government procurement will be reviewed. DSCP's virtual item manager (VIM) program will also be discussed. Understanding Wide Area Work Flow Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:45 AM - Noon TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Understanding Wide Area Work Flow Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Using Your Computer to Win Government Contracts Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. You have a computer and an internet service provider – and you know how to send an email – but you’re still feeling technology-challenged. If that sounds like you, then you will benefit from attending this 3-hour class. In this three-hour class, you will learn how to use your computer to register your business for government work, conduct market research, find contract opportunities, submit bids on-line, communicate with governments, and get paid. Using Your Computer to Win Government Contracts Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM TSRB Auditorium, 85 - 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Department of Defense Industy Day Organization Name: South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (MS PTAC) Location: Moss Point, MS Event Date: November 5, 08 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Do you think it is too difficult to do business with the Department of Defense or with the large prime contractors? How do you find out what opportunities are available? What is CCR, DSBP, ORCA, WBE, MBE, HUBZone, SDB, 8(a), etc? This isn’t even English is it? If I don’t understand all this, it must be impossible for me to do business with them, right? WRONG! This event will answer these questions and many others. During this event, you will have the opportunity to network with individuals from various companies and organizations to get these answers and much more. The following will be available at this event: U.S. Department of the Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding (confirmed) Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (confirmed) VT Halter Marine (confirmed) Textron Marine & Land (confirmed) Horizon Shipbuilding (invited) C&G Boatworks (confirmed) United States Marine, Inc (invited) Conrad Shipyard (confirmed) Swiftship (invited) Mississippi Associated Builders & Contractors Mississippi Minority Business Enterprise Center Small Business Development Center Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MS & LA) Southern MS Planning & Development District U.S. Small Business Administration All of these entities will be available for one-on-one time to speak with you and to answer your questions. Date: Wednesday – November 5, 2008 Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 am – Registration; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Industry Day Location: Pelican Landing Conference Center, 6217 Highway 613, Moss Point, MS 39563 Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required. Space is limited so register early. To register visit www.mscpc.com/events. Questions pertaining to this event should be directed to Marcia McDowell at the following: South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (SMCPC) 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Suite 203 Biloxi, MS 39532 Phone: (228) 396.1288 Fax: (228) 396.2520 Email: mcdowell@mscpc.com Registration Fee: Free URL: www.mscpc.com/events Contact Email: mcdowell@mscpc.com CERTIFICATIONS WORKSHOP Organization Name: South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (MS PTAC) Location: Biloxi, MS Event Date: October 1, 08 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: This workshop will answer the following questions: What does it mean to be “certified”? Do I qualify? Why do I need to be certified? Who requires which certifications? How do I become certified? This workshop will provide detailed information on the various certifications for use in pursuing federal, state, gaming, and corporate contracting opportunities. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Mississippi Development Authority, Mississippi Minority Business Enterprise Center, and the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South will be present to discuss the different certifications. Date: October 1, 2008; 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm registration; 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm workshop Location: The Innovation Center (formerly known as Gulf Coast Business Technology Center), 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532 Cost: Free, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so register early. To register visit www.mscpc.com/events. For additional information contact: South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (SMCPC) 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Suite 203 Biloxi, MS 39532 Phone: (228) 396.1288 Fax: (228) 396.2520 e-mail: mcdowell@mscpc.com Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: mcdowell@mscpc.com Mississippi PTAC Events Calendar For details of upcoming events to be held in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mscpc.com. Organization Name: Kentucky Procurement Assistance Center (KPAP) Kentucky's training calendar is accessible from our webpage - click on the link below. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: ced.kpap@ky.gov Organization Name: Southwest Virginia Community College PTAC Southwest Virginia Community College PTAC Center for Economic Development Training Events accessible via the program web site (See link below) Contact Email: glenda.calver@sw.edu How to Become a Government Contractor Organization Name: PTAC of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Location: Northbank Center U of M Launch Event Date: November 20, 08 Did you know the federal government purchases more than $350 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $11.6 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. 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. Federal Government Contracting 101 •Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs) •Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search •Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc. •Finding Opportunities •Types of Solicitations •Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting •Laws and Regulations •The Bid Process •Debriefing State of Michigan Contracting 101 •What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy? •Vendor Registration •Obtaining Bidding Information •Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities •Marketing Your Product or Service •Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: ahayes@thegrcc.org Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps Organization Name: Heartland PTAC Location: Kansas City This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. The Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (HPTAC) hosts a bi-monthly seminar on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover HPTAC services available to assist Kansas businesses in all aspects of government contracting. The Heartland PTAC seminar is available to Kansas based businesses on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Instructor: Dewayne Long Cost: $50 per person Payment: Pay at the door. Payment Method: Check or cash. Unable to accept credit cards. Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm When in 2008: January 10; February 14; March 13; April 10; May 8; June 12; July 10; August 14; September 11; October 9; November 13; December 11 Where: 4747 Troost Bldg, Room 222 (iStrategy Studio), Kansas City, MO 64110 To register call 816-235-2891 ext. 1 Registration Fee: $50.00 Contact Email: longdew@umkc.edu Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps Organization Name: Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center Location: 4747 Troost Building, Suite 222, Kansas City, MO 64110 This introductory 3-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. Topics covered include federal, state and local registrations and certifications as well as the services available to assist Missouri businesses in all aspects of government contracting. The Missouri PTAC seminar is available to Missouri based businesses the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Instructor: Donna Leonard Cost: $50 per attendee payable at the door by check or cash Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm When in 2008: January 3 & 17 February 7 & 21 March 6 & 20 April 3 & 17 May 1 & 15 June 5 & 19 July 3 & 17 August 7 & 21 September 4 & 18 October 2 & 16 November 6 & 20 December 4 & 18 To register call 816-235-2891x2 Registration Fee: $50 Contact Email: leonardd@umkc.edu Government Contracting for Businesses Organization Name: Moberly Area Community College and MOPTAC Location: Moberly Area Community College, Missouri Event Date: November 18, 08 Hosted by: Moberly Area Community College— Workforce And Technical Education November 18th 11:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M. Seminar will be held in the Ambassador Room located on the Moberly campus, in the main building, adjacent to the cafeteria. Please RSVP to 660-263-4110 ext 228 as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Learn how to deal with government regulations and obstacles to overcome so that your business can be involved in potential government contracts. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: stubyb@missouri.edu What's Happening: Special Events Related To Government Contracting Organization Name: Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center Location: Malvern, Little Rock, and throughout the state and region Our "What's Happening" web page is updated every Friday. Our "Education In Government Contracting" page describes all training topics we offer in Arkansas, which can also be scheduled by request. Please use the hyperlink provided to view our training events. Registration Fee: Free, except the accredited 30-hour course which is $250 Contact Email: apac@uaex.edu Deep East Texas Contracting Opportunities Conference 2008 Organization Name: Angelina College Procurement Assistance Center Location: Pitser Garrison Civic Center; Lufkin, Texas Event Date: December 3, 08 DETCOC 2008 consists of three programs: Veterans to Business Opportunities Conference 2008 - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The V2B 2008 Conference is designed to provide information on what programs are available to Veteran owned businesses. Additional information will be provided on individual Veteran benefits and how to apply for them. Texas Veterans Land Board Workshop - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Veterans or individuals wanting information on the Housing Loan Program, Home Improvement Loan Program, Land Loan Program, State Veterans Homes, and State Veterans Cemeteries. Deep East Texas Contracting Opportunities Exposition 2008 - Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. EXPO 2008 will provide the small and disadvantaged businesses in the East Texas area with the opportunity to meet with government agencies and prime contractors to determine what is required of them to become a supplier or subcontractor. Registration Fee: Free URL: www.acpactx.org Contact Email: acpac@consolidated.net Certifications and Registrations Organization Name: Valley Procurement Technical Assistance Center Location: Valley PTAC Office, 301 Mexico Blvd., Suite F6-A, Brownsville, TX 78520 Valley PTAC holds weekly workshops to provide assistance in completing registrations and certification applications. Whether it is requesting a D-U-N-S or completing the SBA 8(a) application we are here to help. Seating is limited and workshops are subject to change. Please call us to let us know your coming. Workshops are held every Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: Valley.PTAC@utb.edu San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center Location: San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center Small Business workshops, training and local outreach event schedules related to government contracting are posted on the San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center website. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: sdcoc@ptac-sandiego.org Organization Name: The Federal Technology Center Location: North Highlands, California (Sacramento, CA) The Federal Technology Center's Procuement Assistance Program serves the businesses in 54 of California's 58 counties. Classes and outreach events for small businesses are posted on our website. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: June@TheFTC.org Los Angeles County Procurement Opportunities Organization Name: Los Angeles County Office of Small Business/LAPTAC Location: Throughout Los Angeles County Local small business procurement opportunities, training courses, and technical assistance within public agencies in Los Angeles County and the Federal government can be found at our website. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: mtakata@isd.co.la.ca.us |
