Calendar of Events - PTACs of Michigan, Inc.

How to Become a Government Contractor
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.

Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting process.

Federal Government Contracting 101

Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
Finding Opportunities
Types of Solicitations
Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
Laws and Regulations
The Bid Process
Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101

What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
Vendor Registration
Obtaining Bidding Information
Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
Marketing Your Product or Service
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company.

PTAC location: Livonia (PTAC of Schoolcraft College)
2010 class dates: August 12, September 9, October 21, November 11 and December 9
Class location for all classes except June 30: Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$40/person Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

PTAC location: Flint (Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce)
2010 class dates: August 4, September 10, November 19
Class location: UM-Flint Launch
Seminar time: See event flyer for details
Fee: No charge
Reservations are required
For more information, call 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher

PTAC location: Macomb (Macomb Regional PTAC)
2010 class dates: July 21, August 18, September 9, October 20, November 17 and December 15
Class location: 7900 Tank Avenue, Warren, MI 48092
Seminar: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for all classes, except June 10 is 2p-4p
Fee: No Cost
Reservations are required
For more information, call (586) 498-4122 or email Jennifer Tisdale
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/macombptac

Registration Assistance for Government Contractors - Livonia
PTAC clients who are looking for assistance completing their Central Contractor Registration (CCR), SBA's Small Business Dynamic Search, the State of Michigan Vendor Registration, or any other on-line registration are invited to attend this workshop. Counselors will be available to assist clients in understanding and finishing the steps required for their online registrations. In addition, clients will have the opportunity to complete their registrations, using our computer lab. Companies are required to come prepared with information vital to the completion of their registrations, contact the PTAC for information on this vital information!

Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company.

2010 class dates: July 22, August 26, September 30, October 28 and November 18
Seminar: 9:00 am - 11:00 am; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$20/person Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Government Contracting Basics - Kalamazoo
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, this free seminar will give you the direction you need.

Learn what Products and Services the State is buying

Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, PSC/FSCs)

Finding Opportunities

Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search

Laws and Regulations

PTAC Bid Match service

Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.

The Bid Process

Types of Solicitations

Dates/Times: August 4, 2010, from 10am-12p
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Registration: www.kazoochamber.com/index.php?submenu=events&src=events
Location: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, 346 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
See event flyer for details
For more information, call (269) 381-2977 ext 3210 or email Kim Bourner

Doing Business with the State of Michigan - Flint
Rebecca Nevai, from the State of Michigan Department of Management & Budget (DMB), will provide an overview of the State's procurement practices and procedures. The State of Michigan has over 1,300 contracts valued at more than $16 billion in its portfolio. Find the opportunities and develop the winning proposals to become a successful state contractor!

Learn what Products and Services the State is buying

Vendor Registration

Obtaining Bidding Information

Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities

Marketing Your Product or Service

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Dates: September 22, 2010
Seminar: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: UM-Flint Launch, Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw Street, Park Place 1st Floor-Flint, MI
See event flyer for details
For more information, call: or e-mail: Chelsea Fisher, 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher

SBIR STTR Grant Proposal Preparation - Livonia

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are federal grant programs that fund early-stage R&D projects. The grant proposal preparation will touch on the difference between SBIR and STTR, give an introduction to the SBIR program, review the current DoD solicitation and describe in detail the elements of a fundable proposal.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is scheduled to pre-release their 2010.3 SBIR solicitation on July 20, 2010. In this proposal preparation workshop, we will provide an introduction to the SBIR Program, review the current DoD solicitation, and describe in detail the elements of a fundable proposal.

Seminar Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Seminar time: 9:00 am - 4:30pm; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $75 per person.
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Responding to the RFP - Flint
The RFP uses the Uniform Contract Format found in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Par 14 and 15, Sealed Bidding and Competitive Negotiation respectively. Reading and more importantly understanding Federal regulations can be a daunting task. This class will focus on FAR Part 15 Competitive Negotiations.

If your company is interested in winning larger more formal government contracts over a period of years, but are concerned that you don't have a solid grasp on understanding some of these regulations ... you should attend this class.

Dates: August 9, 2010
Seminar: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: UM-Flint Launch, Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw Street, Park Place 1st Floor-Flint, MI
See event flyer for details
For more information, call: or e-mail: Chelsea Fisher, 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher

GSA Federal Supply Schedules: Finding Your Way to the GSA - Livonia

GSA (General Service Administration) Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers to acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers.

Mike Klewicki, a GSA expert, teaches clients how to navigate the confusing and sometimes intimidating GSA procurement area and Federal Supply Schedules. This class is intended for business people who would like to learn about Supply Schedules, buying potential, and marketing through a GSA Schedule.

Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $40 per person. Online registration opens August 2, 2010.
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Meet the Buyers: A Procurement Matchmaking Event - Livonia

There's never been a better time for business owners to pursue government contracts. This matchmaking and government contracting event is a valuable investment of your time!

This half-day program is designed to help small businesses begin or expand their business with government agencies.

Meet buyers, understand buying requirements and how to get into the buying system - - A great way to introduce your company, your products and/or services and get exposure!

Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Seminar time: 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $25 per person.
See event flyer for registration details.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates

Additional Events

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC)
Automation Alley
Department of Defense OSDBU
Department of the Air Force OSDBU
Department of the Army OSDBU
Michigan Small Tech
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
TACOM LCMC