THIS IS A LIVE STREAM EVENT FROM FAIRBANKS TO ANCHORAGE. The 354th Contracting Squadron on Eielson AFB and the 715th Contracting Team / Regional Contracting Office– Alaska on Fort Wainwright will participate in the SBA and PTAC FY20 Forecasting for …
Training Events
Has this happened to you? You’ve been tracking an opportunity for months, and you know that your company is an excellent fit with the customer. They know your company and capabilities, and you had a small contract with the agency …
When is the last time that you have updated your SBA profile for the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)? You are required to update your SAM profile yearly, but are you updating the DSBS profile at the same time? If …
Starting and owning a business is challenging. As part of National Veterans Small Business Week, the local Veteran Business (VetBiz) community will come together to help entrepreneurial veterans achieve success. Attend the Alaska Veteran Business Forum to meet the agencies …
Ten years ago, the government did not utilize “sources sought” as a primary acquisition tool. Jump forward to 2018 and between 8% – 10% of opportunities in FBO are sources sought. This shift indicates that the government is more focused …
Wondering what contracts might be coming up for the new fiscal year? Wondering how to find out? Public Law 100-656, the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988, amended the Small Business Act to place new emphasis on acquisition planning. …
This webinar will help you understand and implement best practices in marketing to government agencies. After attending this webinar, you will learn: how to conduct market research specific to the government marketplace using both online tools and primary research methods …
The Municipality of Anchorage (MoA) is consistently on the hunt for contractors to fulfill contract needs. To further support their contracting activities, the MoA Purchasing Department is opening their doors to hold this meet and greet event. Join Ron Hadden, …
You know you have to team with another company to take part in a larger acquisition. You understand that a dozen teams will go after the bid. There are three companies that you KNOW have a competitive advantage. One of …
Past performance is an evaluation factor in the majority of federal solicitations. Businesses are often required to provide past performance references as part of their proposal package; however, contracting staff may look – and will look, at other past performance …
Small and large contractors alike often misunderstand how the Government’s nonmanufacturer rule works. Being a “nonmanufacturer” for federal contracting purposes means much more than not being a manufacturer– it means qualifying under a series of special requirements imposed by the …
Market Research Webinar Series You’ve been told that market research is critical to success in the government contracting arena. The information is out “there” but how to find the needed data? Where do look to determine which agencies are buying …
Discover if you and your business are ready to take the next step for growth. Join us for this free, fun, and informative workshop and learn: Overview of the 8(a) Business Development Program Dispel myths regarding the program Assess whether …
Price is always a decision factor in any federal contract because agencies are dealing with more restrictive budgets. When your company starts out, you’ll bid on anything and everything to get the revenue in, and some of those contracts may …
October kicks of the Wednesday Webinar series for FY20! Join us on October 2nd to learn about the debrief process for federal contracting. In a contract management context, a debriefing is “an explanation given by buyer personnel to an offeror …
Do you know what the government is currently purchasing, in which quantities and out of what purchasing office? What contracting method will the agency use? Can the government; whether federal or state, become a viable new client for your business? …
A strong teaming strategy produces both tactical and strategic benefits. It helps you differentiate your company’s capabilities and integrate them into two or more of another company’s markets or territories. This webinar provides advanced teaming strategies that will help you …
“Competition” is the overarching principle which underlies the federal contracting process. But there are various kinds of competition – full and open, simplified acquisition, competition limited to certain parties (like 8(a), small business, etc.), “follow-on,” and task order competition. They …
Does this sound familiar? “Hi, we’re an 8a, VOSB, or WOSB that provides. . .” You probably heard the same advice from your mentors and colleagues: “Put it front and center! There are federally mandated set-asides for your company! Large …
Whether you’re the prime or a sub, learn the essentials of financial oversight for a smooth working relationship. Primes are responsible for the review and oversight of their subs, including accounting system compliance and evaluation of price and related factors. …