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MICC Fort Stewart hosting acquisition forecast open house on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

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The Office of Small Business Programs, Fort Stewart, GA, invites you to a “Forecast Forum” to be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  Representatives from Fort Stewart Units and the Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) will provide their anticipated forecast opportunities for 2020.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.  Please see the attached agenda and flyer for more information.

You can download the SB Acquisition Open House Flyer 2020 and SB Acquisition Forecast Open House Agenda 2020

Date:  Feb. 6, 2020

Time:  8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Event sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Location:  

SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center
100 Knowledge Drive
Fort Stewart, GA 31313

There is no fee to attend but registration is required!

Here is the beta.sam.gov posting.

Online registration:  Here

2020 Robins Air Force Base requirements symposium to be held March 26, 2020

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Please mark your calendar for the 2020 Robins Air Force Base Requirements Symposium scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020.  The Robins Chamber of Commerce Aerospace Industry Committee (AIC) and Robins AFB plan to co-host the event.

The beta.sam.gov posting for the event is here.  The event registration page is here.

The Primary Point of Contact for the event is:

LaToya Q. Lanier
latoya.lanier@us.af.mil
Phone Number:  478-926-2226

The Event registration link can be found here:  https://chamber.robinsregion.com/events/details/7-00-am-robins-afb-and-aic-requirements-symposium-7972

GSA hosting Federal Acquisition Service Training Conference in Atlanta, GA April 14-16, 2020

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The U.S. General Services Administration is hosting its FAST 2020 training conference in Atlanta, GA, from April 14-16, 2020.  We are thrilled that GSA selected Atlanta for this wonderful event.

According to GSA’s website, participating Industry Partners will:

  • Benefit from accessing the most comprehensive federally sponsored training event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals in the nation.
  • Have the opportunity to directly engage with 3,000+ federal contracting professionals and senior policy and program leaders – under one roof, saving on travel and time away from the business.
  • Have hands on opportunity to master the latest government e-tools and processes, and learn from the experts.
  • Have the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with master contracting officers.
  • Have the opportunity to network with large and small business in like industries and develop teaming arrangements to win future business.
  • Be able to showcase company offerings, live, on the show floor and come away with increased market intelligence to advance the company’s competitive advantage.

Detailed information on the conference can be found here:  https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/customer-and-stakeholder-engagement/federal-acquisition-service-training-fast-conference

Date:  April 14-16, 2020

Location:  Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Registration is required.  You can register here:  https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/customer-and-stakeholder-engagement/federal-acquisition-service-training-fast-conference

DOAS and Georgians First Commission hosting Georgia Small Business Symposium Feb. 12, 2020

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The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), in collaboration with the Georgians First Commission, is hosting a one-day professional development/learning and networking symposium for small businesses.  This inaugural event will provide the following opportunities:

  • Learn about how to do business with the State of Georgia
  • Learn about upcoming bid opportunities
  • Connect with purchasing professionals throughout the State
  • Meet and network with local resources and potential partners
  • Discover technical college and university-based programs that offer business
    and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic
    development advice
  • Understand key resources available to small businesses, including training and development of a business plan and marketing strategy 

The symposium sessions and workshops will be educational and interactive in nature, including audience question and answer opportunities with speakers.  In addition, we offer networking opportunities to encourage small businesses to connect and hear directly from various state entities about what they are purchasing, what they are looking for in terms of a good supplier, as well as how small business providers can fill the state’s equipment, services and capability gaps.  To encourage collaboration and partnering with the State’s larger suppliers, we will have a reverse trade show exhibit for small businesses to obtain additional information on potential opportunities.

You can find more details on the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (“DOAS”) website here: 

http://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/small-business-symposium/february-12-2020-in-dublin-ga

Date:  Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Location: At the DuBose Porter Conference Center, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, 560 Pinehill Rd, Dublin, GA 31021

Registration:  8:00 am – 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Opening Session begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Last Session of the conference is currently scheduled to end at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Registration is required.  You can register for the event here:  https://conftrac.com/#/Default?domain=sbs0220

Georgia National Guard hosting Vendor Expo Day Nov. 14, 2019

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The Georgia National Guard would like to invite you to be a vendor at its Vendor Expo Day to be held on Nov 14th 2019.  This is an opportunity to showcase your products and capabilities to the Georgia National Guard.  Please take advantage of this opportunity as there will be procurement officials and buyers in attendance.  There is no registration fee to participate in this event.  As an additional bonus, there will be guest speakers from the SBA, GTPAC and FedBid (Unison Marketplace).

The event will take place on November 14, 2019 at:

The Clay National Guard Center, 1000 Halsey Ave, Bldg 447 (Drill Hall), Marietta, GA 30060

You can find a Google map link here.

The Expo Day will be on Nov 14th from 10:00 a.m. ET to 2:00 PM ET.

There will be a setup day available the day before the event on Nov 13th from 10:00 a.m. ET to 2:00 PM ET for vendors with large displays who need additional setup time.  Vendors with smaller displays can set up the day of the event at 9:00 a.m. ET.  Should you decide to attend the event, register below by clicking on the registration link.  Space is limited and the Georgia National Guard will be accepting vendors on a first come first serve basis.  If you have questions you can contact Derrick A. Thomas, Contract Specialist, 678-569-6202, or email:  ng.ga.gaarng.mbx.uspfo-contracting@mail.mil

The deadline to register for this FREE event is Friday, November 1st, 2019 by 5:00 PM.

REGISTER HERE:  https://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events/8734

Click “sign-up” once on the registration page.

Please note:  The Georgia National Guard is located at a secure military installation.  All adults will be required to present a valid government identification to enter.  All personnel are subject to further vetting as needed, and the Georgia National Guard, Dobbins AFB and its Visitor Control Center reserve the right to deny entry.

Update: Fort Gordon open house and forecast forum scheduled for June 12th is now CANCELED

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Unfortunately, we were recently notified that the Fort Gordon open house and forecast forum scheduled for June 12th has now been canceled by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (“MICC”).  We received the following message from Rufus Gates, a Small Business Specialist with MICC:

“The Open House Forecast Forum has been cancelled due to other official duties.  I am having to go on temporary duty to support other installations during the month of June.  This event will be rescheduled for a date after 1 Oct 2019.  Thank you all so much for agreeing to participate in our event and we look forward to your future participation.”

You can find additional details at our original posting about the event here.

Save the date: GSA to host FAST conference April 14-16, 2020 in Atlanta

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During the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference last week, Emily Murphy, the administrator of the General Services Administration, announced that the agency will be hosting a Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Conference on April 14-16, 2020, in Atlanta.

As many of you know, the Coalition has been a strong advocate for GSA-hosted training opportunities, which will help facilitate the critically important task of educating government and industry on GSA’s contracting programs, e-tools, and other initiatives in an environment that fosters constructive dialogue for common sense solutions.

The return of a nation-wide training conference is a game-changer for GSA and the procurement community.  The FAST Conference will provide agencies, as well as industry, with thousands of procurement training hours and the opportunity to explore the latest commercial solutions that meet Federal agencies’ mission critical needs.  In addition, the Conference will provide GSA, customer agencies, and industry with a unique and valuable business intelligence opportunity, as stakeholders share information on key program initiatives, acquisition policies, commercial capabilities, and trends in the commercial marketplace.

You can find more information on the conference here.

Continue reading at:  Federal News Network

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold small business exchange and matchmaking event June 5th

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The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) is holding a Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Event June 5th in Atlanta, Georgia.  The event is FREE and small businesses will have the chance to learn about contracting opportunities with the NRC and other U.S. Government Agencies.  The event will be attended by the NRC, other local government agencies, prime contractors and resource partners. 

What to Expect:  A day packed with informational sessions, B2G matchmaking, and partner exhibitors. 

Where:  Georgia State University Student Center, 33 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303

When:  June 5th, 2019

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Please make sure to register at:  https://nrcsboutreachatlanta2019.eventbrite.com/

Event flyer:  NRCSBOutreach Registration Flyer – Final 4.9

U.S. Department of Education to host Atlanta small business conference July 29th

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The U.S. Department of Education (Education) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host the Atlanta Small Business Conference Monday, July 29, 2019.  The Atlanta Small Business Conference will feature presentations concerning Education procurement opportunities and Education prime contractor partnering opportunities.

Registration is required.  Conference registration will close July 22, 2019  or when capacity is reached.

The U.S. Department of Education has posted the following notice on fbo.gov:

The U.S. Department of Education Atlanta Small Business Conference

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ED/OCFO/CPO/ED-OSDBU-ATL-SB19-9100/listing.html

Below is the conference registration link:

http://www.cvent.com/d/m6qy9k/1Q

Event Details

Date:  July 29, 2019

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Location:  Sam Nunn Federal Building, 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Please email questions to small.business@ed.gov or call 202-245-6300.

Update: Fort Gordon open house and forecast forum scheduled for June 12th CANCELED

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Unfortunately, this event has now been CANCELED.

We received the following message from Mr. Rufus Gates, a Small Business Specialist with MICC:  “The Open House Forecast Forum has been cancelled due to other official duties.  I am having to go on temporary duty to support other installations during the month of June.  This event will be rescheduled for a date after 1 Oct 2019.  Thank you all so much for agreeing to participate in our event and we look forward to your future participation.”

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (“MICC”) – Fort Gordon invites you to an open house and “forecast forum” to provide anticipated forecast opportunities for FY 2020 and FY 2021.  Additional presentations will be provided by:

  • Georgia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”)
  • Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (“GTPAC”)
  • U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”)

The open house and forecast forum will be held on: June 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

Sign-in will be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 

Location: Signal Theater Building (Building 21610), 21610 Barnes Avenue, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 (next to the indoor swimming pool).

**IMPORTANT**: If you have Military/DoD Civilian ID or CAC Card, you can gain access to Fort Gordon through any gate.  If you do not, you can only gain access through the Main Gate by way of Dyess Parkway and Gordon Highway.  You will need to show Auto Registration, Auto Insurance, Driver’s License and another form of ID.  Please allow extra time for background check and vehicle inspection.  Do not speed or use cellular phones without a hands-free device while driving on Fort Gordon.  All vehicles must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

Here is the official flyer:  ACQ Forecast Open House Flyer

For further information contact: ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil

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