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Podcast: 2020 will be a busy year for federal procurement

January 17, 2020 By Andrew Smith

Fiscal year 2020, which coincides with calendar year 2020, started off busy on the federal contracting front.  Dan Snyder, the director of government contracts at Bloomberg Government, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a look ahead.

Listen to the podcast at:  Federal News Network

Filed Under: Contracting Tips Tagged With: CMMC, cybersecurity, forecast, GSA Schedule, podcast, procurement forecast, Runway Extension Act, spending

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

May 31, 2019 By Andrew Smith

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.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: Army, Fort Gordon, industry day, MICC, procurement forecast

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

May 16, 2019 By Andrew Smith

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.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: Education Dept., industry day, procurement forecast, small business

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

May 16, 2019 By Andrew Smith

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

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: Army, Fort Gordon, industry day, MICC, procurement forecast

Fort Stewart to hold acquisition open house on April 4th

March 7, 2019 By Andrew Smith

Fort Stewart is inviting interested vendors to attend a “Forecast Forum” on April 4, 2019 to meet with units and representatives of the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) about this year’s anticipated contracting opportunities.

The event will be held at  the SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, 100 Knowledge Drive, Fort Stewart, GA 31313.  Fort Stewart is located just a few miles southwest of Savannah.

Pre-registration may be accomplished in any one of the following three ways:

  • On-line at: https://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events/8662
  • By phone to Mr. Larry Blige, GTPAC Procurement Counselor, at 912-963-2524
  • By faxing the registration form to 912-963-2522.  The form can be downloaded here: Fort Stewart Acquisition Open House – April 4 2019

Sign-in for the event begins at 8:00 am.  The event itself runs from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon.

Very important location and access information: This event is located outside Gate 1, so no gate access required.  Make a right turn onto General Stewart Way and a left onto Knowledge Drive.

If you have a Military or Civilian ID or CAC Card, you can gain access to Fort Stewart through any gate.  If you do not, visitors can gain access to the Fort only through Gate 1 where you will need to show current driver’s license, auto registration, and auto insurance.  Also, extra time should be allowed for vehicle inspection.  No speeding on the installation.  Use of non-hands-free cell phones while driving on Fort Stewart is illegal.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: contracting opportunities, Fort Stewart, procurement forecast, small business

Fort Gordon to hold ‘forecast forum’ Dec. 13th

November 26, 2018 By Andrew Smith

If you are interested in learning about upcoming contract opportunities at Fort Gordon, you should consider attending the base’s year-end Forecast Forum on December 13, 2018.

Fort Gordon’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is inviting all businesses to hear their presentation on their anticipated forecasted opportunities for FY 2019 and FY 2020.

Additional presentations will be made by representatives of the Georgia District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC), and the General Services Administration (GSA).

On-site registration for the event begins at 8:00 am.  The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 am and end at noon.

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

Important access information: 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 gain access only through the Main Gate (Gate 1) by way of Dyess Parkway and Gordon Highway.  You will need to show auto registration, auto insurance, driver’s license and a second 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.

Registration: There is not a formal registration process, but those who wish to attend are asked to contact Ophelia Brown in advance via email to:  ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil

See promotional flyer here: MICC Fort Gordon Forecast Forum FY19 – 12.13.2018

 

 

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: contracting opportunities, Fort Gordon, Ft. Gordon, GSA, GTPAC, MICC, procurement forecast, SBA, small business

Fort Gordon schedules acquisition open house June 5th

May 22, 2018 By Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Gordon is inviting businesses to attend a “Forecast Forum” to learn about anticipated contracting opportunities for FY18 and FY19.

The event will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Sign-in for the event will begin at 8:00 am.  It will be conducted in Alexander Hall, Building 29805, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 (next to Signal Towers).

Additional presentations will be provided by representatives of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, the General Services Administration, and FedBid.

Attending is free; however, interested persons should contact Ms. Ophelia Brown to let her know they plan to attend.  Ms. Brown’s email address is:  ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil

IMPORTANT RULES:  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.

 

 

 

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: contracting opportunities, Fort Gordon, Ft. Gordon, MICC, procurement forecast

Fort Benning to hold small business open house on May 24th

May 3, 2018 By Andrew Smith

Fort Benning, Georgia, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) invites small businesses to attend an Acquisition Forecast Open House on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Representatives from various Fort Benning activities, including MICC officials, will be on hand to provide their forecast of various contracting opportunities for 2018 and into the future.

MICC-Fort Rucker will also provide its forecast of acquisitions at Fort Rucker, Alabama, for the fiscal year and into the future.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018

Time:

  • Forecast Open House – 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Event Sign-In: 30 minutes prior

Free to attend, but pre-registration is required – Complete the registration form available here: Updated Registration_Form_-May_2018_- Ft Benning Ft Rucker MICC – Acquis…

Location: McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Room West 105, 1 Karker Street (Building 4), Fort Benning, GA 31905

No fee to attend, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

RECOMMENDATION: Due to the heightened security on Fort Benning please arrive approximately one hour prior to the event.  NOTE: It is against Fort Benning Installation policy to use cellular phones that are not hands free. Violations may result in a traffic fine.

 

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: Army, B2G, contracting opportunities, Fort Benning, MICC, networking, procurement forecast, small business, small business goals, subcontracting

Fort Stewart holding ‘forecast forum’ on April 18

March 20, 2018 By Andrew Smith

Fort Stewart is inviting vendors to attend a Forecast Forum where representatives of the Mission Installation Contracting Command {MICC) will provide details of their anticipated contracting opportunities for the remainder of FY18.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Location: SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, 100 Knowledge Dr., Fort Stewart, GA 31313.

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

Register on-line at: https://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events/8468

See the agenda here: MICC Fort Stewart Forecast Forum Agenda 18 April 2018

Important access information: This event is being held outside Gate 1.  Make a right onto General Stewart Way, and then a left onto Knowledge Drive.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: contracting opportunities, Fort Stewart, GTPAC, MICC, networking, outreach, procurement forecast

Fort Gordon holding ‘acquisition forecast’ open house on Dec. 7th

November 13, 2017 By Andrew Smith

The Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Gordon is inviting vendors to a “Forecast Forum” to provide anticipated contracting opportunities for FY 2018 and beyond.

Additional presentations will be provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the General Services Administration (GSA), FedBid, and the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC).

Date: 7 December 2017

Time: 1:00 P.M. –  4:30 P.M.

Sign-in: 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Location: Alexander Hall, Building 29805, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 (next to Signal Towers)

Registration: Send an email to: Ophelia.M.Brown.civ@mail.mil

IMPORTANT NOTES:  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.

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: contracting opportunities, Fort Gordon, MICC, outreach, procurement forecast

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