Small Business Outreach Calendar

Details for each event can be found by selecting an event name in the calendar.  Please follow this link and select “Land and Maritime” from the drop-down to view and register.

Event Start	Event End	Title
5/10/2022	5/11/2022	Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminars and Webinars
5/11/2022 1:30 PM	5/11/2022 2:30 PM	Deep Dive into the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR)
5/17/2022	5/20/2022	National Veterans Small Business (VETS) Conference 2022
6/8/2022 1:30 PM	6/8/2022 2:30 PM	Doing Business with the DLA with an emphasis on the SDVOSB Program
7/13/2022 1:30 PM	7/13/2022 2:30 PM	Understanding the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
8/9/2022	8/11/2022	Tinker and the Primes
8/10/2022 1:30 PM	8/10/2022 2:30 PM	Doing Business with DLA with an emphasis on the HUBZone Program
8/31/2022	9/2/2022	National HUBZone Conference
9/6/2022	9/8/2022	Navy Gold Coast
9/12/2022	9/17/2022	International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022

Federal Certifications (8(a); HUBZone; WOSB/EDWOSB)

Shaun McClary, US Small Business Administration (SBA)

The Federal Government has goals for contracting with Small Business, HUBZone, Women Owned, Disadvantaged and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and can restrict competition through contract set-asides as a means of achieving its goals. We will discuss the eligibility requirements for each of these categories, and the certification process. The session will also cover the 8(a) Business Development Program, which is a special nine-year business development program for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses.

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Prime Contractor Panel – Successful Subcontracting Strategies and Tips

Ashley Williams, John Deere; Natalie McGrady, Director, Supplier Diversity from Cargill; Karin McCabe, McGough Construction; and Jennifer Van Dorn Textron Aviation; Moderated by: Deborah Crumity, SBA Commercial Market Representative (CMR)

The panel will focus on successful strategies that can be followed by small businesses to make them more effective as a vendor in the primes’ subcontracting plans. You’ll learn about how to become a vendor with the prime, and some guidance on strategies and tips to follow to become more successful

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Govology

As a PTAC client, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinar’s free of charge available through Govology.

Review the list of dates, times, and topics, read the event flyer for more details and then contact a PTAC Consultant in your area to get a free access code and get registered today!

Govology in May

How to Be Efficient with Basic Cashflow Tracking and Planning for Your Government Contracts – Part II

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Instructor: Teresa Moon (Parabilis)

Cost: Free with the SD PTAC code (contact your local PTAC Counselor to get the code)

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Incurred Cost Submissions for GovCon

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Registration Instructions:

When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Govology with your webinar link. If you don’t receive it, contact support@govology.com. 

1.     Add webinar to cart.
2.     Enter your code in the Coupon field and click Apply.
3.     Click Proceed to Checkout to complete your registration.
4.     Fill out the registration form and click Place Order.

Wide Area Workflow – The DoD’s Primary Portal for Invoicing (2022 Update)

Winning Strategies and Proven Best Practices for Government Prospecting (2022 Update)

How to Bid on Government Construction Projects

Available on Demand

• • • • Determining Your Proposal Strategy – available on demand
      • Purchasing Cooperatives: What They Are and How to Leverage Them – available on demand
      • 2021 Government Contracts Year-End Review – available on demand

      • What Government Contractors Should Know About the Vaccine Mandate- available on demand

      • Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (2021 Update- available on demand 

      • Understanding and Complying with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (2021 Update)- available on demand

      • How to Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought and Influence the Acquisition (2021 Update)- available on demand

      • Five Steps to Launch Your Federal New Year- available on demand

May Webinars

May 2 – Resources for Small Business
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

To Celebrate National Small Business Week, join us for a session to learn about valuable resources available in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Whether you need to create a successful business plan, get expert advice on expanding your business, marketing, understand the government market and requirements to do business with the government, or train your team, there are many resource partners to help you. Information will be shared covering all three states.

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May 3 – SBA Federal Certification – 8(a) Business Development Program
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

The 8(a) Business Development Program offers contractual assistance, financial assistance and management and technical assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The federal government’s goal is to award at least eleven percent of all federal contracting dollars to small, disadvantaged businesses each year.

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May 4 – SBA Federal Certification – Introduction to the HUBZone Program
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts and HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. Learn about the program’s eligibility requirements, the application process, tips for completing your application, recent program improvements, and how to maintain certification.

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May 5 – SBA Federal Certification – WOSB/EDWOSB
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

To level the playing field in the federal contracting marketplace, the federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.

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May 6 – Veteran Certification
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. Also, verified small businesses owned by veterans can compete for set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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June Webinars

June 7 – What, Why and How of Capability Statements

9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

Be prepared to present your company in a professional and concise manner, all on one page. Learn key information that customers need from potential vendors. Understand how and why a capability statement should be used with government agencies.

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Is Your Small Business Ready for New Contracting Opportunities?

The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will provide many opportunities for contractors and suppliers. According to the White House, the IIJA will play an important role in rebuilding and improving roads, bridges, rails, ports and airports, expanding access to clean drinking water and high-speed internet, tackling the climate crisis, and more. While the impact of the new infrastructure funding will not be felt immediately, now is the time for small businesses to ensure that their operations are ready for future opportunities.

Contact Your Local PTAC Counselor for more information