events

Did you know that the Office of Small Business was at the 2011 GSA EXPO in San Diego, CA?  We presented more than 6 classes and hosted a mini event we called the Small Business Symposium which had additional training and matchmaking.  We had a goal to provide a new and improved small business website, organization page and the much anticipated, finally updated, "Doing Business with GSA" publication.  Not to mention new marketing materials to boot!  We got it done and we are proud to share our website and publication updates with you.

OSBU will be attending the OSDBU Conference in Chantilly in April, the GSA EXPO in May and the Veterans conference in August.  There is a lot going on and we are excited about all the opportunities to share with you.  If this is new news to you then I encourage you to check our our events website at www.gsa.gov/events - you never know what your missing.  We also have events going on across the country that are just for small business - we will be updating the interact calendar in the next months to make sure you have multiple resources

This course will cover advanced usage of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Contractor Partnering Agreements (CPAs) and other methods of utilizing Schedules to provide a comprehensive solution to customers' unique and specialized requirements.

Session Time & Location:  Thursday, May 12, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM  Room 30C

Instructors:  G. Thomas Benton / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

This course will cover advanced usage of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Contractor Partnering Agreements (CPAs) and other methods of utilizing Schedules to provide a comprehensive solution to customers' unique and specialized requirements.

Session Time & Location:  Tuesday, May 10, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Room 30C

This class is also offered in these sessions: Thursday, May 12, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Room 30C

Instructors:  G. Thomas Benton / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

This introductory training course will provide an overview of: (1) What Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) are, (2) Why they are a valuable procurement vehicle, (3) Brief facts about how they where created and who can use them, (4) the process of awarding Schedules and (5) ordering from Schedules.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location:  Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Room 30C

Instructors:  Mahruba Uddowla / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

GSA has created another contracting tool within the MAS Program to help our customers acquire total solutions, specifically in regard to materials that are incidental to the primary purpose of the order. The FAR 51 deviation allows all GSA contractors to procure items from Schedules and/or the GSA Global Supply Program. This course will discuss how to take advantage of the new ordering flexibility; the purpose and benefits of the deviation; criteria for use; roles and responsibilities; and the process for authorization and order placement.

This course will explore the various ways ordering agencies can use the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program in achieving or exceeding their socio-economic goals.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Room 30C

Instructors:  Mahruba Uddowla / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

Learn how to access pre-vetted local and global Schedule contractors ready to support state and local governments as you prepare, respond, and recover from major disasters. Come and find out how these programs arise and how state and local governments can take advantage of GSA's eTools, local resources, and pre-negotiated pricing to save time and money in the procurement process.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location: Wednesday, May 11, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM  Room 30E

Instructors:  Tricia Reed / GSA