*This class is strictly for Beginners* Are you ready for government contracting? Have you considered the investment in time and resources your company needs to enter the government marketplace? This workshop is an introduction to the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center and how it can help you prepare for government contracting success. Attendees will learn: · What government buyers and primes want · What makes a contractor responsible to FAR · How and why to research potential customers · How to develop an intelligence list · Why to watch for contract awards · What not to do when contracting · How to become a Maryland PTAC client and get one on one counseling This introductory class will show you how to determine if government contracts are right for your business. About the Instructor Akiesha M. Foster currently serves as a Maryland PTAC Procurement Specialist. Akiesha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Liberty University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Procurement Acquisition Management from Webster University. She also is DAWIA Level III certified in Contracting and a member of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). Army Reserve: She is an experienced Senior Contract Specialist (51C) with over 19 years in Logistics and contracting. Watch more government contracting videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/PTACAdministrator/videos #mdptac #govcon #procurement

We all hope COVID is in the rearview mirror, and now is the time to reinforce your government contracting knowledge. Are you wondering how to do business with the government? Do you have a strategic plan to win local, state, or federal contracts? If you are asking yourself these questions then you need to be at this virtual event. Join the team at the Maryland PTAC for a Roundtable discussion on what small businesses in Maryland can expect in the procurement world in 2022. Some of the topics to be discussed include: Best way to gain past performance How the $15 minimum wage rule will affect my business in 2022 Tips on becoming a sub-contractor What veterans need to look out for this year What does it mean to be HUBZone certified? How to research bid opportunities How to find agency procurement forecasts What startups should do before they approach the government How your PTAC counselor can help you avoid the pitfalls and support your growth PLUS, hear some PTAC clients share their stories on how they became successful government contractors. This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year and learn strategies and tips from procurement experts on how you can make 2022 your best contracting year ever. Maryland PTAC Speakers Denise Warner, Director of the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MD PTAC) Richard Paden, Procurement Specialist Monica M. Randall, Procurement Specialist Akiesha M. Foster, Procurement Specialist Pamela Minor, Procurement Specialist & VA Certified Counselor Sign up for free counseling for Maryland businesses at https://www.mdptac.org/getting-started

System for Award Management entity registration training WEBINAR. Providing step by step guidance on registering your entity, be it a business, individual, or organization, in the System for Award Management, also known as SAM.gov for Federal Assistance Awards Only.

Are you ready for government contracting? Have you considered the investment in time and resources your company needs to enter the government marketplace? This workshop is an introduction to the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center and how it can help you prepare for government contracting success. Led by PTAC counselor, Arthenia Leflore. Sign up to become a PTAC client at https://www.mdptac.org/ #mdptac #govcon #smallbusiness #procurement

In this video, led by MDPTAC counselor, Arthenia LeFlore, you will learn how to read and understand a federal government solicitation. Sign up for free counseling at https://www.mdptac.org/ #mdptac #govcon #smallbusiness

Maryland PTAC counselor, Arthenia Leflore, shows you to how create a successful capability statement. You will learn to distill the information that is most important to a particular decision-maker, state it in a clear concise manner and reinforce its importance to the prospect. Sign up to become an MDPTAC client at https://www.mdptac.org #mdptac #govcon #smallbusiness

Contracting lingo got you all confused? Watch this short introductory webinar which covers preliminary steps that a potential contractor needs to understand and how government agencies make purchases. www.mdptac.org

Has COVID backed your business into a corner? Are you wondering what the government is buying this year? Are you worried that your contracting business is not going to survive or grow? Fear no more. Join the ENTIRE team at the Maryland PTAC for a Roundtable discussion on what small businesses in Maryland can expect in the procurement world in 2021. Some of the topics to be discussed include: - Best way to market your business to the federal government - Tips on becoming a sub-contractor - What veterans need to look out for this year - What the state of Maryland looks for in businesses - How to research bid opportunities - How to find agency procurement forecasts - What the trends you should expect to see in the light of COVID - What start ups should do before they approach the government - How your PTAC counselor can help you avoid the pitfalls and support your growth And much more! This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year and learn strategies and tips from procurement experts on how you can make 2021 your best contracting year ever. Maryland PTAC Speakers: Mary Lee Kolich, Procurement Specialist & VA Certified Counselor Arthenia LeFlore, Procurement Specialist & VA Certified Counselor Richard Paden, Procurement Specialist Monica M. Randall, Procurement Specialist Sign up for free counseling https://mdptac.ecenterdirect.com/signup #govcon #mdptac #smallbiz #covid