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Government Contracting 101

5/15/2023      

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Government Contracting 101 will help you discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can prepare your firm to succeed in the public marketplace.

10 Seconds to Impact - Creating Extraordinary Elevator Pitches

5/24/2023      

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gain critical awareness and tools you can use immediately to improve the quality of your elevator pitch.

• Stand up and out with poise and deliver dynamic messages about yourself, your business or organization
• Talk so people will listen and want to hear more
• Find the core of your message and vary the content and length in order to meet the demands of the moment, event and audience.

MONTHLY SESSIONS

Contracting Coffee Hour

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 5/3/2023   

Got contracting questions? We have answers!

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 5/4/2023

The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses. 

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 5/5/2023

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor and SBDC Advisor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 4/26/2023

Virtual or In- Person at The Vibe Coworks, 19225 8th Ave NE, Suite 201, Poulsbo, WA. 98370

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport.

Doing Business with the state – DES

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4/20/2023

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.      

PUBLIC WORKS

Digging into Public Works

This training series will provide opportunities to interact with the subject matter experts to get your questions answered about the bidding process. Tools will be provided to support your learning and enhance your performance with future public works bids.

All sessions are virtual using zoom 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Expect to learn how to:

• Assign a pursuit schedule to a project
• Gather information to conduct a Go-No-Go
• Properly read specifications
• Estimate using the Indirect and Direct spreadsheet
• Prepare and finalize your bid for submission
• Conduct yourself after bid submission

Pricing (Nuts and Bolts) - Week 8      4/18/2023                 

Bidding (Making Final Adjustments) - Week 9          4/25/2023                  

After Bid Submission Etiquette (Now What?) - Week 10     5/2/2023                    

Meet the Agencies

If you are a contractor wanting to know more about public works Meet the Agencies was created for you.

The session format will allow you to sit down with each agency to better understand how to do business with them.

Local government agencies will be ready to have conversations about the following questions:

• Where to find upcoming opportunities and active solicitations?
• What are the top three procurement methods used by the agency?
• What kind of programs or resources are available for small and diverse businesses wanting to do business with your agency?
• What are common mistakes contractors make when responding to bids?
• How does the agency use rosters?
• How to get assistance with the required paperwork?

Meet the Agencies - Whatcom/Skagit

4/19/2023      3:00 PM - 6:00 PM     

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA 98225

Meet the Agencies - Clallam

5/18/2023      2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim WA 98382

INNOVATION STATION

Notice of Release: Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Solicitation  

THIS IS A NOTICE OF SBIR/STTR SOLICITATION RELEASE. 

THIS IS NOT AN EVENT.             

SBIR 101         

4/21/2023      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm   

5/19/2023      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm   

This presentation will introduce you to the basics of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Plenty of time for Q&A!

Invention-Con 2023

5/10/2023      9:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual or in person Alexandria VA

For inventors or tinkerers who want to learn how to learn how to patent their invention, connect to opportunities, or move their business forward.

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes. 

Recorded webinars available