WEBINARS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Washington APEX Accelerator offers many webinars and educational sessions designed to help you navigate the government procurement process.
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Meet The Buyer: Doing Business with Local Transit Systems
Local Transit Districts purchase thousands of dollars worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn about how to sell to the local transit systems and be better prepared to take part in this government marketplace. Representatives from Ben Franklin Transit and Walla Walla Valley Transit will be presenting. TRANSIT DBE POWERPOINT 2022 https://youtu.be/gpi37C8NdzQ
Meet The Buyer: Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District purchases millions of dollars’ worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn more about how to sell to the Army Corps and be better prepared to take part in this federal government marketplace. James Glynn, Walla Walla District Small Business Deputy will be presenting. Register for free Slides – Meet the Buyer US ACE https://youtu.be/31tBIwvatQ0
GOVCON Fundamentals: Tips for Making It in the Federal Marketplace
Competition in the Federal Marketplace is fierce. As consolidation of contracts continues, small businesses must understand how to augment their capabilities to become more competitive. In this presentation, government contracts attorney Matthew Schoonover will discuss some important ways for small businesses to enhance their competitive standing. He will discuss why small business status matters, and how those businesses can leverage their size to partner with the Federal government. Topics will include overview of the benefits
Government Contracting Webinar hosted by the office of Rep. Adam Smith
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 the Office of Congressman Adam Smith hosted a webinar to teach constituents how to start the government contracting process and the best ways to win a bid from the government. Guest speakers from the Small Business Administration, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and the Minority Business Development Agency to give their expertise and provide resources for businesses looking to win government contracts and subcontracts. See below for the webinar recording
Fast-Track – Small Supplier and Contractor (SCS) Certification King County
King County would like to introduce your organization to: The SCS Fast-Track Program developed in partnership with the Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises. The Fast-Track SCS program enables to M/WBE certified firms to be automatically eligible for King County’s SCS certification, without going through the SCS application process. This presentation will explain the benefits of SCS certification and how to access them to maximize your company’s access to King County Contracting Opportunities. We will provide
NEW “Digging Into Public Works” Training & Networking!
The Digging into Public Works program is dedicated to delivering quality technical assistance to contractors and local government. The business training is focused on small and disadvantaged contractors wanting to learn more about public works contracting. If you are bidding state or local construction work, we invite you to join the virtual training series. Coupled with the training series are “meet the agencies” events where all contractors – experienced and new – will get an
Meet the Local Buyers – Eastern WA
Would you like to do business with local agencies? Please join PTAC to learn more about how to do contracting with local agencies including: Spokane County Spokane Transit Authority (STA) City of Spokane Spokane International Airport Avista We will go over the following information: Agency bio Locations and Scope of works needed What is important to the prime: certs, bonding, geographic needs… Upcoming events/ outreach/ training/ bids How to register with/get informed on solicitations. Meet
Army Corps Industry Day- American Lake Medical Center
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division (CENWD) – Seattle District (CENWS) intends to collaborate with industry as we prepare the acquisition planning and solicitations on several projects for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs American Lake (VAAL) Medical Center Tacoma, Washington.The purpose of the virtual event is for the Government to provide an update and overview of the VAAL program. We understand the importance to the construction industry to have advance knowledge of
Working as a Subcontractor
Hear from a prime contractor, who is also a Navy retired contracting officer, on what is expected and what the small business should expect when working for a prime contractor on a government contract. Learn why they need you and what you can offer. Resource Documents Working as a Subcontractor (Part 1) slides Services Subcontract Standard Long Form Purchase Order Commodities Working as a Subcontractor (Part 2) slides Clauses (Full Text) Part 1 Part 2
Managing Your Government Contract
There are a lot of moving parts to making sure your government contract is hitting all the marks. Mona Carlson, retired Navy contracting officer and currently the small business liaison for a large business, shares her insights. Tips on how to management your Government Contract (1_11_22) PDF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQrDqXjKs4s
Resources
More training and event sites
- Our You Tube Channel
- Govology contact your Washington APEX Advisor for code to waive fees
- DLA Training
- GSA Events
- VetBiz Direct Access Program Events
- DON OSBP
- Port of Seattle