Are you prepared to write a winning proposal?

1/25/2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

When writing a proposal, what are the fine details you should pay attention to? Learn from two retired contracting officers have read countless proposals and have seen and read it all. Let their experience and expertise guide you on your next solicitation response!

Uncovering Government Contracting Opportunities (Business Expert Session)

2/9/2023        11:30 AM - 1:00 PM               

This session will provide market research tips and techniques to help businesses find opportunities to bid on. Public sector marketplaces offer significant opportunities for many small, woman owned businesses. Women owned certifications and the competitive advantages they offer for both federal and state government agencies and primes will also be explored.    

Teaming Concepts and Strategies

2/10/2023      

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM   

If you are interested in learning more about Teaming Strategies in the government marketplace this interactive workshop is for you. Understanding how to properly team with Primes is a critical step in government contracting. Instructor Matthew Rhinehart, owner of MastPoint has 20+ years of experience with the federal government market is ready to share his knowledge and provide informational tools.  

Did you miss anything? Steps to a Federal Contract

2/15/2023      

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM              

Learn the steps for federal contracting, why they are important and how to accomplish them to be successful.

Who in the government buys what I sell?

2/16/2023      

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Learn how and where to find government contract opportunities. The session will also review the SBA's DSBS (Dynamic Small Business Search) as a no-cost marketing tool.

Marketing for Government Contracts (Business Expert Session)

2/23/2023      

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM               

Marketing your products or services to government customers is much different than selling in the commercial sector. Explore the basics of how government customers buy and how you can position your firm to be considered with Tiffany Scroggs, Program Director for the Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Washington State PTAC assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace. Participants will also learn how you can leverage your women owned business status when contracting with the government. Joining the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program.

MONTHLY SESSIONS

Contracting Coffee Hour, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM        

Got contracting questions? We have answers!

2/1/2023, 3/1/23

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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. 

2/2/2023, 3/2/2023

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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.

2/3/2023, 3/3/2023

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    

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.

1/25/2023, 2/22/2023 

Doing Business with the state – DES, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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. 

2/16/2023

SERIES COURSES

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting.  Each session is led by a subject matter expert(s) from the public works sector. This training series is a continuation of the Fundamentals training which took place in November 2022 for small, minority and women-owned businesses.

We are now focused on learning about the BIDDING PROCESS.

• Training sessions are scheduled for each Tuesday in the month of January 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
• January 17th - Pricing (Nuts and Bolts)
• January 24th - Bidding (Making Final Adjustments) 
• January 31st - After Bid Submission Etiquette (Now What)  

TRADE SHOWS

Alliance Northwest 2023 March 16, 2023 is back IN-PERSON

For over 30 years, Alliance Northwest has been one of the largest business-to-government events in the Northwest, featuring subject matter experts and opportunities to connect buyers and sellers in the public marketplace. We are back IN PERSON this year and moving to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center! We are also keeping a virtual component to give even more resources and access to enhance the business-to-government interaction.          

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