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GSA hosting “Getting on the GSA Schedule” webinar April 13th

April 7, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

This virtual training course will outline, in plain language, what a GSA Schedule is and help your small business understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule.

You can register for the webinar on the GSA website at this link.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: GSA, GSA Schedule, virtual industry day

NIH hosting 2021 small business program conference April 26-30th

April 7, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Did you know… The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for life sciences in the U.S.?  There is more than $1.2 billion of seed funding for small businesses that are developing innovative products and services that could potentially save lives.
Are you…
  • New to the NIH small business grant programs?
    • Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
    • Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
  • A diverse life science entrepreneur or biomedical researcher looking for seed funding?
  • A stakeholder in a minority-owned or woman-owned small business?
Make plans today to learn how to apply for seed funding to support your early-stage biomedical research and grow your small business at this complimentary virtual conference on April 26-30.
For more information, visit the conference registration page.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: HHS, NIH, virtual industry day

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency hosting industry day and matchmaking May 6th and 20th

April 7, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

DCSAThe purpose of the event is to allow small businesses to network with Primes who are currently doing business with DCSA.  Matchmaking hosts will meet with, advise, and counsel registered small businesses on how to successfully navigate the DoD/DCSA contracting environment.

5/6/2021 10AM – Noon

Industry Presentation and Preparation for the Matchmaker:

  • Forecast with Steven Mapes, DCSA Small Business Program Manager
  • Best Practices for Virtual Matchmaking with Lisa Wood, Virginia PTAC Statewide Director
  • Panel of select large prime representatives Q&A

5/20/2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Matchmaking with Large Primes:

  • Small businesses limited to 2 participants per business
  • 15 minute limited appointment slots (5 minutes between each) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Facilitated through the Eventdex matchmaker portal at match.eventdex.com

All LARGE primes (other than small) seeking to network with small businesses are welcome to register and host matchmaking appointments regardless of existing prime contracts with DCSA to facilitate more matchmaking appointment availability to small business.  If you are registering as a matchmaking HOST please email dcsa.small-business@mail.mil to confirm your host status and copy etorren2@gmu.edu or you will be classified as a small business attendee for the matchmaker.

Confirmed Matchmaker hosts (to be updated as more are added*):

  • Steven Mapes, DCSA Office of Small Business Programs
  • A3 Consulting
  • Barbaricum
  • Bloomberg
  • CACI Premier Technology Inc.
  • Cyber Media Technologies
  • GCubed, Inc
  • ICF Incorporated
  • iWorks Corporation
  • QuickSeries
  • PVM, Inc. | IT Consulting
  • Rockwood Company
  • Sayres and Associates Corp.
  • Xcelerate Solutions (Celerity Government Solutions)

*specific list of host participation is subject to change

General inquiries to the DCSA Small Business Office after the event can be directed to dcsa.small-business@mail.mil.

The event is being coordinated by the Virginia PTAC.  You can find more information and register for the event here:

https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/3087

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: DCSA, virtual industry day

Missile Defense Agency hosting virtual conference May 11-13th

April 7, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

Missle Defense AgencyREGISTRATION OPENS SOON.

This year the MDA Office of Small Business Programs Virtual Conference is co-sponsored by The Catalyst and the HUBZone Council.

The virtual conference is designed to assist Small Businesses in doing business with MDA by providing information about opportunities to support the Missile Defense System requirements in upcoming procurements and provide matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors, Government representatives, and networking with other Small Businesses.

Tuesday, May 11th – Wednesday, May 12th – Presentations and Panel Discussions

Tuesday, May 11th @4 pm – 5 pm Central Time – VIRTUAL MIX-AND-MINGLE, Hosted by The Catalyst

Thursday, May 13th – Day 3 VIRTUAL MATCHMAKING, Hosted by the HUBZone Council.

For more information visit:  Missile Defense Agency Website

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: MDA, Missile Defense Agency, virtual industry day

DoD OSBP hosting webinar on how small businesses can identify and pursue contracting opportunities on April 21st

April 7, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

The DoD OSBP welcomes Ms. Vicky Mundt Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs as the next speaker in the Defense Small Business Webinar Series.

Ms. Mundt will provide insights into how small businesses can identify and pursue contracts with DOD.  This webinar is open to all but geared toward small businesses, small business liaison offices, and PTAC representatives.

You can sign-up to attend the webinar at the: DAU Website

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: DoD, small business

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a small business virtual event on May 6th

March 31, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

Join the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Small Business Program for a FREE Small Business Exchange Virtual Event.  Discover strategies to become a successful small business subcontractor.  Large Prime contractors are seeking small businesses to help them achieve small business goals.  Become familiar with the NRC’s subcontracting opportunities.  Gain valuable insight on how to leverage your small business as a subcontractor.  Learn how to search for upcoming prime and subcontract opportunities, navigate historical contract data, and leverage your small business status as a subcontractor.  What to expect: A virtual event packed with information including targeted upcoming NRC subcontract opportunities and helpful resources from partnering organizations.  Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any questions.

 

Date: May 6, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon EDT
Location: Online
How to Register:  CLICK HERE

The NRC provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities where appropriate.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Anne Silk, NRC Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, at Anne.Silk@nrc.gov or call directly at 301-287-0745.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  Two weeks’ advance notice is requested to try to ensure availability; however, every effort will be made to address a request for reasonable accommodations with less notice.

 

We look forward to meeting you virtually!If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Lourdes Martin-Rosa, email: Lmr@govbizsolutions.com.

Again, to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-nuclear-regulatory-commission-small-business-exchange-virtual-event-tickets-143739513755

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: small business, virtual industry day

GSA hosting small business event/webinar on April 15, 2021

March 30, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a Webinar – “How to do Business with GSA.”  The webinar is open to all small businesses looking for additional information and guidance on GSA opportunities.  This webinar is a comprehensive overview of GSA, which includes a discussion on the GSA Schedule program and Public Building Services (PBS).

Please register on the following Google Form and a calendar invite will be sent no later than the day prior to the event:  https://forms.gle/WebCCqK8NEhe5ArK8

The webinar will be hosted by the GSA Region 6 Small Business Technical Advisor on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 10 am – 10:30 am EDT (9 am – 9:30 am CDT).

Note:  Webinar will be hosted using Google “Meet.”  Recommend using either the “Google Meet” App or Google Chrome when accessing the training link provided and there is no cost to attend this webinar.

You can find the original posting about the event here:  https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e4e41f808d534dc88bcac7e882f6363a/view

 

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: GSA, OSDBU

USWCC hosting 12th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit (Southeast Virtual) on June 2nd and 3rd

March 22, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

You are invited to join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for the 12th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit (Southeast), which is being held virtually, and presented jointly by The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Click Here for More Info

This two-day virtual event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

  • Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
  • Access to federal agencies and prime contractors
  • Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities, and threats to small business contractors
  • Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures, and related topics
  • Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

Date & Time

Day 1
Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Day 2
Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Location

VIRTUAL

Registration:

This event is not free.  However, we are posting information about the event for those who at their own discretion, wish to attend and pay the fee.

For more information on the price to attend and how to register, please visit:  https://www.uswcc.org/events/nsbfcs_charleston_06-03-21/

 

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: USWCC, virtual industry day

DLA Distribution hosting virtual industry day June 9th

March 22, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

DATE:  June 9th, 2021

TIME:  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

AUDIENCE:  Industry Representatives, Prospective Vendors, Large and Small Business, and Socioeconomic Classified Business with a focus on service and supply related industries such as the following:

• Storage and distribution

• Construction

• Material handling equipment repair

• Janitorial

• Boxes (cartons, crates, containers, packaging, packing supplies, bags, and sacks)

• Communication equipment

• Material handling equipment & conveyors

• Office supplies

• Furniture (cabinets, lockers, bins, and shelving)

MISSION:  DLA is America’s combat logistics support agency.  Our mission is to provide best value integrated logistics solutions to America’s armed forces and other designated customers in peace and in war, around the clock, around the world.  DLA Distribution provides storage and distribution solutions/management, transportation planning/management, logistics planning and contingency operations via a global network of distribution centers.  To support this, DLA Distribution J7 (Acquisition Operations) issues supply and service contracts for storage and distribution, construction, material handling equipment & maintenance, janitorial services, and shipping/packaging supplies.

WHEN:  June 9, 2021

WHERE:  Virtual (registered attendees will receive login information in May 2021)

TOPICS:  Agenda is available on beta.SAM.gov under SP3300-21-SS-5003

DESCRIPTION:  DLA Distribution invites you to attend the DLA Distribution Virtual Industry Day on June 9, 2021.  The purpose of this forum is to provide our industry partners an avenue to learn about the mission of DLA Distribution and to encourage an open dialogue and exchange of information and ideas with our industry partners.  Industry will hear from the organization’s staff and gain insight into DLA Distribution’s strategic and operational objectives.  Industry will learn about DLA Distribution and how to do business with us.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Each organization is limited to two (2) representatives for the Virtual Industry Day.  Requests to substitute registered attendees for the Virtual Industry Day will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the event please send an email to DistributionJ7@dla.mil

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: DLA, virtual industry day

VA and U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosting 1st Annual Women Veterans Small Business Summit on March 31st

March 22, 2021 By Nancy Cleveland

In celebration of Women’s History Month, VA and U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce virtually presents the 1st Annual Women Veterans Small Business Summit:

“Women Veterans Mean Business”

This action-packed virtual event includes:

  • Veterans Affairs (VA) agency and large prime briefs
  • Regulatory Updates
  • Technical Training
  • Networking with VA Large Prime Contractors
  • Roundtable Virtual Matchmaking with VA and their large prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of prime contractors who have confirmed).

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

The Mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of service to more than 27 million Veterans who have so unselfishly served their country.

To accomplish this mission, VA acquires products and industry services through a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), data processing centers, and National Cemeteries which require a broad spectrum of goods and services.

DATE:  Wednesday, March 31, 2021

TIME: From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time

REGISTRATION AND FEES:

Registration Link

**Registrants that register after March 24, 2021, will not be able to participate in Matchmaking (1:30 – 4 p.m. EST).

** As the event approaches, registrants will receive a survey via your email (email used to register) from notify@uswcc.org.  The survey will request information including a request for capabilities statements, NAICS, Agency / Prime meeting priorities, and more.  If you do not complete this survey, you will be unable to participate in Matchmaking (1:30 – 4 p.m. EST).

NOTE: Registration fees are $125.00 per person.

Matchmaking Process

At the start of the session, Agencies/Primes will introduce themselves.  You then join any of the agency/prime roundtable sessions you have been matched with.  The sessions will be 25-minute segments and conducted in a virtual round table style.

FOR MORE DETAILS, INCLUDING WHAT AGENCIES AND PRIME CONTRACTORS ARE PARTICIPATING VISIT:

https://www.uswcc.org/events/va-3-31-21/

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, USWCC, virtual industry day

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