Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center

Fort Gordon sets an acquisition forecast open house for Dec. 7

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Fort GordonMICC Fort Gordon is inviting businesses to attend to a “Forecast Forum” to provide information about anticipated contracting opportunities for FY 2017 and beyond.

The forum will be held at Fort Gordon from 8:00 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.  Event sign-in starts at 7:30 am.

In addition to information about upcoming contracting opportunities, presentations will be made by representatives of the following organizations:

  • Small Business Administration (SBA) – Atlanta District Office
  • Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC)
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
  • FEDBID

Advance registration is required.  Use the form attached here to register: micc-fort-gordon-dec-7-forum-registration-form

Fort Gordon is near Augusta, Georgia.  Exact location of the event, and instructions for base access, are detailed on the form hyperlinked above.

Georgia National Guard to host vendor fair Nov. 10th

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georgia-national-guiardVendors can display their wares and meet buyers at the Georgia Army National Guard on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.  Vendors may request a display table or just mingle at this no-cost event.

The event will be held at 1000 Halsey Ave., Building 447, Marietta, GA 30060.

Advance registration is required and may be accomplished by emailing the name(s) of individuals attending and the company they represent to jerriod.allen.mil@mail.mil.   Registrants also should indicate whether or not they would like to reserve a table.

Check-in and set-up begins at 9:00 a.m.  The program begins at 10:00 a.m., featuring guest speaker Chuck Schadl of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center.  Other presentations are expected to be made by representatives of SBA, GSA, and FedBid.

Vendors will have the opportunity to meet with buyers, one-on-one, beginning at 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

 

Save the date: The University System of Georgia’s annual procurement expo will be Sept. 21st

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USG Procurement Expo 2016Businesses interested in learning more about contracting opportunities with the colleges and universities that make up the University System of Georgia (USG) should set aside Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 to attend the USG’s 10th annual Procurement Expo.

The USG Procurement Expo is a one-day event that features exhibits from University System institutions and provides information on navigating the System’s procurement process.  While the event targets small businesses of all categories, all vendors are welcome to participate.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet representatives from the procurement, facilities, and information technology departments of the public colleges and universities in the State of Georgia.  In addition, vendors will have the opportunity to network with representatives from the Georgia Dept. of Administrative Services (DOAS), the state’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as well as city, county, state and federal government agencies.  In addition, representatives of construction management firm working with the USG will be in attendance.

The host of this year’s event will be Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

Watch for upcoming announcements here about registration details.

For more information, contact:

DLA Land & Maritime holding supplier conference Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 in Columbus, OH

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NDIAThe National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has announced the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition is returning to downtown Columbus, Ohio from August 29 – September 1, 2016.

DLAThe conference represents an opportunity to build new — and strengthen existing — partnerships. Attendees will participate in small and large business panel discussions with industry leaders and Defense officials with backgrounds in Logistics and Acquisition.

There will be breakout sessions on future acquisition requirements, cost and pricing, cybersecurity and other topics that will assist those working with DLA, and those looking to start a relationship with DLA.

Scheduled to participate are:

  • Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
  • RADM Vincent Griffith, USN, Director, DLA Logistics Operations (J3), Defense Logistics Agency
  • Claire Grady, Director, Defense Procurement Acquisition Policy
  • VADM Thomas Rowden, USN, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet
  • MG Clark LeMasters, USA, Commanding General, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command Life Cycle Management Command
  • BG David Bassett, USA, Program Executive Officer, Ground Combat Systems
  • Ryan McDermott, Principal Director, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics
  • Kenyata Wesley, Acting Dir, Office of Small Business Programs, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition

More information and registration are at: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/6780/Pages/default.aspx

Small business contract forecast forum to be held at Fort Benning on Aug. 9th

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Fort Benning is inviting the business community to attend a “Small Business Forecast Forum” conducted by  representatives of Fort Benning and the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC).  Attendees will be provided with details of their anticipated forecast opportunities for 2016 and beyond, plus forecasting on acquisitions at Fort Rucker, Alabama, for the fiscal year, plus a special training presentation on “Trade Off: Best Value vs LPTA.”

This event will take place on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.  Sign-in begins at 8:30 am and the event will conclude at noon.

As Stephen A. Magner, Small Business Specialist at Fort Benning, puts it, “We’ll do Benning acquisitions, a little training, and finish the morning with Rucker acquisitions.”

The event will take place at Fort Benning’s McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Room West 105 (Auditorium), 1 Karker Street, Bldg. 4, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5000.

There is no fee to attend but advance registration is required!

To register, follow the instructions on this form: Registration Form – Fort Benning – Aug 9 2016

For a map, click on this link: Fort Benning Map

ATDC ‘startup showcase’ is May 12

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atdcDon’t miss the Advanced Technology Development Center’s event of the year — the Startup Showcase.

The Georgia Tech ATDC Startup Showcase is the nexus for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders, all converging to see more than 50 promising startups showcase their technologies. Honored at the event are ATDC’s Signature companies that will be graduating out of the startup incubator program.

Expected to attend the event are more than 800 investors, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and researchers who will converge to discover the most promising and emerging technologies, network with each other, and forge new relationships and partnerships.

Georgia Tech’s ATDC, through its programs and outreach efforts, works with technology startups across Georgia to help them develop into sound, sustainable businesses that are scaling up, creating high value, and high-quality jobs in Georgia and beyond.

Event Pricing

Regular pricing April 13th to May 11th: $50
At-the-door pricing: $75

Help spread the word about Atlanta’s premier technology startup event, and receive a 20% off Coupon Code from Registration – click here.

Any GA university faculty/student:  Free with Valid ID  (valid IDs are required at the door)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TIME May 12th ATDC Startup Showcase
12:00 PM ATDC VIP Graduation Luncheon – Invitation Only
1:30 PM Registration open to the public, Georgia Tech Hotel, 2nd Floor Pre-Function Area
2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open, Georgia Tech Hotel, 2nd Floor Ballroom
4:00 PM ATDC and Venture Atlanta Fast Pitch, Global Learning Center, Amphitheater – Room 236
5:30 PM ATDC After-Party, SQ5 Courtyard

 

Georgia Tech’s MBDA Business Center hosts minority manufacturers’ summit on Mar. 24th

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National MBE Manufacturers SummitThe National MBE Manufacturers Summit will be held on March 24, 2016 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is a national manufacturing industry-specific event, exclusively for minority business enterprise (MBE) manufacturers, supply chain decision makers, and stakeholders with a focus on innovation, technology, and business-to-business matchmaking.

Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), other manufacturers, and the national Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center Network.

Guest speakers include:  Alejandra Y. Castillo, National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDA; Dr. G.P. Peterson, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and others for a one-of-a-kind summit that will offer:

  • Access to Technology Transfer Opportunities
  • Knowledge of the Latest Trends and Innovation in Manufacturing
  • Connections with Large Manufacturing Enterprises
  • Contact with Supply Chain Networks
  • Development of Short and Long-term Partnerships

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.mbemanufacturersummit.org.

Clayton County governmental units holding small business event on March 22nd

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Clayton County Water AuthorityClayton County governmentThe Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) and Clayton County Government are holding a one-day Small Business Expo on Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2016.

This represents an opportunity for businesses to promote their capabilities, face-to-face, to the CCWA and County buyers as well as to other area businesses.

This is a free event, an lunch will be provided, but advance registration is required.

WHEN
WHERE
Clayton State University – Center 2000 Clayton State Boulevard. Student Activities Center. Morrow, GA 30260 – View Map
TO REGISTER

Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clayton-county-water-authority-and-clayton-county-small-business-expo-tickets-21114352597 

CDC and local NCMA chapter planning events honoring small businesses in January

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NCMA logoJanuary is Small Business Month and, to celebrate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Atlanta chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are planning a series of events throughout the month of January 2016.

You may wish to pencil-in these events on your calendar now:

January 7, 2016
  • Women’s Forum – 8:00am to 12:00pm – Georgia Power Auditorium – No Charge
January 14, 2016
  • How to Win at Communications, Part 2 – 11:30am to 1:30pm – Marriott Century Center Hotel – $20.00
January 21, 2016
  • Private Sector Forum – 8:00am to 12:00pm – Atlanta Metropolitan College – No Charge
January 28, 2016
  • Industry Day – 8:00am to 4:00pm – Georgia Tech Research Institute – No Charge

 

For more information and registration, visit www.ncmaatl.org.

Annual university procurement expo to be held on Oct. 23 in Morrow

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The University System of Georgia (USG) Procurement Expo is celebrating its ninth annual event on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015!

Clayton State UniversityThe 2015 USG Procurement Expo will be hosted by Clayton State University.  The event will be held in the Student Activities Center at Clayton State University located at 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA.

The Expo encourages attendance by small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises; however, all suppliers are welcome.  Major purposes of the Expo are providing access to state university buyers by small businesses and teaching potential suppliers how to do business with the institutions associated with the University System of Georgia.

To register, please click here.  The registration fee is $40, including lunch, by Oct. 2.

The schedule outline for the day is:

  • 9:00AM Registration – Student Activities Center
  • 10:00AM Concurrent Sessions on Doing Business with the USG

* Construction Projects

* General Procurement and Information Technology

  • 11:30AM Luncheon Program

* Keynote Speaker:Regent Sachin Shailendra, President, SG Contracting

  • 1:15PM Exhibits Open

A more detailed agenda can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Expo Agenda

The Expo brochure can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Procurement Expo Brochure

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