Learn about new features from the recent conversion from beta.SAM.gov. One of the first steps to earning a federal government contract doesn’t really relate to your business’s competitiveness; instead, it’s administrative. To be eligible for a federal government contract, your business must be registered in the System for Award Management (or SAM.gov). Though registration might sound simple, it’s sometimes not. Registration involves answering a myriad of questions—some fairly complicated. And even experienced users must navigate new features from the recent conversion from beta.SAM.gov. In this presentation, government contracts attorney Matthew Schoonover at https://www.schoonoverlawfirm.com/ will discuss the basics of registering in SAM.gov, including walking through a few of the required questions that might impact your business and some of the new issues affecting registered users. Matthew will also discuss the requirements to keep your profile updated, including answering a few common misconceptions about SAM.gov registration. Make sure to connect with Matt on LinkedIn. You can also email Matt at mschoonover@SchoonoverLawFirm.com or call him at 913.354.2630. Sign up for free government contracting webinars at https://mdptac.ecenterdirect.com/events #mdptac #govcon #sam.gov #governmentcontracting

The Maryland PTAC and Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation invite you to watch this"Marketing to Prime Construction Companies" event, featuring prime contractors who have been awarded state and federally funded construction contracts. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into what prime contractors look for when evaluating bids from subcontractors, identify "best practices" for preparing quotes and responding to solicitations. INTRODUCTION Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center Yasmin Razaq, Training & Marketing Coordinator Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation Alicia Moran, Manager Small Business Services SPEAKERS Tyra Redus Regional Vendor Diversity Director - Skanska USA Building Inc. David Fisher - CCA Manager of Supplier Diversity - Hensel Phelps Susan M. Castellan Vice President - The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Watch other great procurement webinars at https://www.mdptac.org/free-classes #mdptac #govcon #smallbiz #construction

Brought to you in partnership with Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation Are you looking to leverage your company's abilities to win new federal contracting business? Watch this digital outreach event hosted by the Maryland PTAC to learn how to sell to federal agencies. Attendees will get the opportunity to hear from FEMA, GSA, and HHS. Get insight into finding forecasts, understanding missions, contacting program offices, and traditional and nontraditional methods for success. Discover how you should position your company to be competitive for federal procurements. INTRODUCTION Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Yasmin Razaq, Training & Marketing Coordinator Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation, Alicia Moran, Manager Small Business Services SPEAKERS Robert Keegan, Small Business Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Ralph Buchanan, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Melanie Carter, OIG/ASPR Small Business Specialist, OSDBU, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Watch free procurement webinars at the Maryland PTAC https://www.mdptac.org/free-classes #mdptac #govcon #smallbiz #procurement #governmentcontracting

Are you DCAA compliant? A major part of government contracting is ensuring your business processes and systems are compliant with the Defense Contract Audit Agency. This class will explain Provisional Billing rates and how you can safeguard your contracts in the event of an audit. What You Will Learn: Provisional Billing Rates The presentation will provide an overview of provisional billing rates (PBR). The purpose of PBR’s will be discussed along with the procedures for establishing the rates. Participants will learn when the PBR’s should be submitted and the types of information that should be included in the PBR proposal. The importance of billing rate monitoring will be emphasized along with common deficiencies that can occur when utilizing provisional rates. The presentation will also cover example procedures that DCAA may perform when reviewing the rates. About the Instructor Mr. Joseph Greger is the Small Business Program Manager at DCAA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this capacity, he serves as the program manager and audit expert for the small business program with a responsibility to provide assistance, consultation, and internal control with regard to audit requirements and their application to small business. Sign up for more free government contracting webinars at https://mdptac.ecenterdirect.com/events #mdptac #govcon #smallbiz #dcaa

Please join Richard Arnholt and Sylvia Yi, two attorneys in Bass Berry & Sims’ Government Contracts Practice, for a webinar to learn more about trends in both cloud computing and cybersecurity, including: - Does the CMMC apply to my company? - What should I do now to secure my company’s IT systems and ensure compliance with government contract requirements? - What is the status of the government’s major cloud computing procurements? - How will the move to the cloud impact small businesses? And much more! Bass Berry & Sims - https://www.bassberry.com/ Learn more about government contracting at the Maryland PTAC https://mdptac.ecenterdirect.com/events #govcon #smallbiz

What does the state of Maryland buy? What are its missions? What opportunities are in the pipeline? These are just a few of the questions we will answer on this free webinar that will help small businesses understand the contracting process, opportunities, and requirements, to succeed in capturing business with Maryland. We will also explain eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement platform. Topics to be covered: Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)? Opportunities to do business with the State are all advertised on our e-procurement platform, the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, better known as eMMA. Vendors who want to compete in this arena must register (for free) on the system in order to receive solicitation notices, obtain detailed information of contracting opportunities, submit bids, and obtain bid results. Join us for an in-depth look at how to navigate this valuable tool and make it work for your company. Doing Business with the state of Maryland New to state contracting? Start at the beginning. This overview will help small businesses that have little or no knowledge of the state procurement process. We'll examine how the state contracting arena operates, and provide resources to help you determine if pursuing work in the public sector would be beneficial to your company. INTRODUCTION Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center Yasmin Razaq, Training & Marketing Coordinator Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation Alicia Moran, Manager Small Business Services SPEAKERS Cristen Ervin, Training & Outreach Manager Business Enterprise Administration Maryland Department of General Services Alison Tavik, Director of Communications & Outreach Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Are you a business in Maryland? Sign up for free counseling at https://www.mdptac.org/ #mdptac #govcon #maryland #smallbiz

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region. In addition to operating a two-airport system, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Washington Dulles International Airport, MWAA manages the daily operation, maintenance, and control of the Dulles Toll Road to the Airports Authority and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. The presentation provides information on MWAA’s procurement process, small business programs, and upcoming contracting opportunities. Speakers Wande Leintu, Deputy VP Supplier Diversity Lizbeth Bryan, Director, Procurement and Contracts Watch procurement videos on the Maryland PTAC website https://www.mdptac.org/free-classes #mdptac #govcon #smallbiz #mwaa

The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) Operational Services Administration hosted a free webinar in partnership with the Maryland PTAC to assist small businesses and minority- and veteran-owned businesses in successfully bidding for state contracts. The webinar reviews the benefits of certification, the application process, eligibility standards, and opportunities with MDE, and how to respond to public solicitations. Who should watch: Small businesses who specialize in construction and environmental-related services. Maryland Businesses - Get FREE procurement counseling at https://www.mdptac.org/ #govcon #mdptac #smallbiz #mde

Watch this short video to learn all about the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) grants which are set-aside for small technology companies with under 500 employees, or individual entrepreneurs who form a company, to conduct early stage Research and Development (R&D) of their products, services or processes. Maryland businesses - sign up for free procurement counseling at the Maryland PTAC - https://mdptac.ecenterdirect.com/signup #govcon #mdptac #smallbiz #sbir #sttr