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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 Understanding a Department of Defense Request for Proposal Organization Name: Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) Location: Regional Learning Alliance, Cranberry Township, PA Event Date: February 28, 07 Attendees at this free seminar will receive instruction on how to read and identify the requirements in a Department of Defense Request for Proposal. Teaming to do business on government contracts will also be discussed. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: renee.decker@sru.edu 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. Mar. 19, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA June 18, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA August 20, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Sept. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA 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. Feb. 5, 2009 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA April 14, 2009 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA April 23, 2009 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA June 23, 2009 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA June 25, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Aug. 6, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA 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. Mar. 19, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 Pm - Atlanta, GA June 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Sept. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA 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. Feb. 11, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Feb. 19, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Feb. 19, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Mar. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Mar. 26, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA June 4, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA June 16, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Aug. 20, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Aug. 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Nov. 5, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Nov. 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA 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. Jan. 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Jan. 15, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Jan. 22, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Jan. 22, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Jan. 29, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Feb. 5, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Feb. 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Mar. 5, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Apr. 9, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA May 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA June 4, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA June 25, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA July 2, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA July 9, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Aug. 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Aug. 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Aug. 20, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Sept. 3, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Oct. 1, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Nov. 5, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Nov. 12, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Nov. 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA 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. Mar. 19, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA May 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA May 28, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA July 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Oct. 15, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Oct. 20, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA 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. Feb. 19, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Mar. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Mar. 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA April 16, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA July 21, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Aug. 20, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Oct. 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA 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. Feb. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Mar. 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA April 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA May 10, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA July 23, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA July 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Sept. 24, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA 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. Jan. 15, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA April 9, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA 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. Mar. 19, 2009 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA May 19, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA May 21, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Sept. 17, 2009 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Sept. 17, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA 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. Feb. 19, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Mar. 5, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA June 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Sept. 22, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Albany, GA Oct. 1, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Oct. 22, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu 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 Schoolcraft College Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 Event Date: May 21, 09 Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $19 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. Registration Fee: $40.00 Contact Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu How to Become a Government Contractor Organization Name: PTAC of Schoolcraft College Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 Event Date: June 11, 09 Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $19 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. Registration Fee: $40.00 Contact Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu How to Become a Government Contractor Organization Name: PTAC of Schoolcraft College Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 Event Date: July 9, 09 Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $19 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. Registration Fee: $40.00 Contact Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu How to Become a Government Contractor Organization Name: PTAC of Schoolcraft College Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 Event Date: August 13, 09 Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $19 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. Registration Fee: $40.00 Contact Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu Marketing & Keyword Clinic - CLOSED Organization Name: PTAC of SW MI Location: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Event Date: May 13, 09 THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Please contact the SW MI PTAC with any questions. Class Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Following are the topics covered in the session: • Fed Biz Opps , TACOM, Defense Supply Center Opps • Dissecting solicitations • Marketing Goods and Services to Primes and Agencies • How to obtain and use Procurement histories • Keyword search engines for NAICS, FSG, and FSC codes • How to test codes and keywords • Using the State Contracts list • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) • Debriefings and Vendor Tuesdays Who should attend? Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. All attendees must be current clients with PTAC of Southwest Michigan. Pre-registration is required. Two registrants allowed per company, per class. Each person must register individually. Class titles start with "PTAC Workshop. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: kbourner@kazoochamber.com Federal Government Contracting - CLOSED Organization Name: SW MI PTAC Location: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Event Date: May 13, 09 THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Please contact the SW MI PTAC with any questions. Class Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Following are the topics covered in the session: • Laws and Regulations • Types of Solicitations • Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, 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. • PTAC Bid Match service • Finding Opportunities • The Bid Process Who should attend? Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. All attendees must be current clients with PTAC of Southwest Michigan. Pre-registration is required. Two registrants allowed per company, per class. Each person must register individually. Class titles start with "PTAC Workshop. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: kbourner@kazoochamber.com State of Michigan Government Contracting Organization Name: SW MI PTAC Location: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Event Date: May 21, 09 Class Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Following are the topics covered in the session: • What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy? • Vendor Registrations • Obtaining Bidding Information • Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities • Preparing a quality proposal • 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. All attendees must be current clients with PTAC of Southwest Michigan. Pre-registration is required. Two registrants allowed per company, per class. Each person must register individually. Class titles start with "PTAC Workshop. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: akaye@kazoochamber.com Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Finding Bidding Opportunities Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Finding Bidding Opportunities shows you how to locate bidding opportunities from government agencies. DATE: February 26, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: Microbusiness Training and Development Catholic Charities Juan Diego Center 5211 South 31st Street Omaha, NE 68107 DATE: June 9, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: Healing Gallery 4225 Cuming Street Omaha, NE 68131 DATE: June 24, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: New Community Development Corp. 1701 North 24th Street, Suite 102 Omaha, NE 68110 Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Finding Bidding Opportunities is one workshop in a five-workshop series which prepares your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Although we recommend the entire series, you may register for any individual workshop. At the end of these presentations, the series will be repeated. There are no fees for workshops, but registration is required. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Government Markets Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Government Markets shows you an overview of government markets including town, city, county, state and federal contracting agencies. DATE: April 14, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: Healing Gallery 4225 Cuming Street Omaha, NE 68131 DATE: April 29, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: New Community Development Corp. 1701 North 24th Street, Suite 102 Omaha, NE 68110 DATE: May 28, 2009 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: Microbusiness Training and Development Catholic Charities Juan Diego Center 5211 South 31st Street Omaha, NE 68107 Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Government Markets is one workshop in a five-workshop series which prepares your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Although we recommend the entire series, you may register for any individual workshop. At the end of these presentations, the series will be repeated. There are no fees for workshops, but registration is required. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.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 Doing Business with the State of Louisiana - Eliminating the Mystique Organization Name: Louisiana PTAC Location: Alexandria, LA Event Date: May 12, 09 Training for this seminar is focused on contractors and vendors wanting to sell their products and/or services to the state. The speaker will be Mr. V. Roy Paul, with the Louisiana PTAC office. Location: Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce 1118 Third Street Alexandria, LA 71301 No Charge Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Register: E-mail Peggy Sammons at prs6182@louisiana.edu Fax: (337) 482-5837 Phone: (800) 206-3545 Registration Fee: Free Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: prs6182@louisiana.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 |
