Government Contracting Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2017
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Outreach & Networking Webinar
October 10, 2017
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the NEPA Alliance Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the Cheyney University Diverse Business Supportive Services Center, will be hosting an online DBE Outreach and Networking Webinar on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
 
This webinar is geared towards small businesses that are interested in becoming a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP).  Firms certified as a DBE are eligible to participate in any Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration funded contracts.  Click here to view the agenda. 

To register for the webinar, or for more details, contact: 
Frank Knorek, Jr.,  Luzerne County Transportation Authority
(570) 288-9356 x 204
PA Service Industry Day
October 18, 2017
Mechanicsburg, PA
The PA Procurement Technical Assistance Program presents the PA Service Industry Day located at the Park Inn Radisson/Harrisburg West, 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The event is for PA service companies (not for construction or manufacturers) and is designed to help service companies understand how to do business with both Letterkenny and the Tobyhanna Army Depots. Continental breakfast will be served from 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM with the event starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Lunch will also be provided. The cost to attend is $30 per person. View the draft agenda.
                         
Hotel room reservations can be made here or via phone at (717) 697-0321. When you call be sure to ask for the SEDA Council of Governments room block and you will receive a special rate of $92 per night.
 
Participating small businesses are highly encouraged to bring their company capabilities statement so they can provide a copy to the Army personnel who will be staffing the exhibit booths. Contact us for assistance with your company capabilities statement. The NEPA Alliance PTAC is an event sponsor and will also be exhibiting.
 
This event is for PA Service companies. Click here to learn more about who should attend. View the event flyer for more information or register online (DUNS Number, CAGE Code & Primary NAICS Code are required).
 
For personal and confidential PTAC assistance, please contact Karen Ostroskie, PTAC Senior Government Procurement Manager; Debbie Phillips, PTAC Government Procurement Manager; Paula Terpak, PTAC Government Procurement Specialist, or call (570) 655-5581.
HUBZone Program
The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.  The federal government has a goal of awarding at least 3% of all dollars for federal prime contracts to HUBZone certified companies.  Agencies may set-aside contracts for which only HUBZone companies are allowed to bid, or they may award sole-source contracts to HUBZone firms in an effort to meet that goal.  HUBZone-certified contractors may also be eligible for a 10% price evaluation preference in some cases of full and open contract competitions and subcontracting opportunities. Click here to learn more.
NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner
September 28, 2017
NEPA Alliance will be hosting its Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton, PA.
 
This year's Keynote speaker will be Denny Corby, Corporate Speaker, Entertainer & Mentalist.  He performs regularly for a variety of corporate clients.
 
Last year our Annual Dinner was attended by over 350 business and community leaders from around the region reaching a milestone in attendance.  This year's event is sure to be another great networking opportunity.
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Donna Hritz.
Download the invitation,  visit www.nepa-alliance.org  or call (570) 655-5581 or (866) 758-1929 for more information.
PA e Marketplace Opportunities
The NEPA Alliance PTAC offers a free customized bid match program that will monitor these types of opportunities on a daily basis. 
Contact us to learn how to sign up for our bid match program. 

Agency:  Turnpike Commission
Brief Description: The multi-award master contracts resulting from this RFP will provide the Commission with the flexibility to obtain project-based and time and materials-based IT resources quickly and efficiently to complete Infrastructure and Security Services.
Solicitation Due Date: September 27, 2017
 
Agency:  Transportation
Brief Description: Building Repairs and System Corrections, Luzerne County Maintenance Facility, 381 South Main Street, Ashley, PA. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to repairs to the building envelope, HVAC/Hydronic, plumbing, and supporting electrical systems by addressing all uncorrected findings in a report commissioned on the building design and operational deficiencies.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,700,000.00
Solicitation Due Date: October 11, 2017

Office Space for Lease
NEPA Alliance currently has 1,800-2,000 square feet of rentable space available at our office located at 1151 Oak Street in Pittston Township. The office space includes off street parking, shared use of meeting rooms and other common areas. Professional services including administrative, financial and information technology/phone services are available for smaller businesses/organizations on a fee based schedule. For inquiries, please contact Jeffrey Box at (570) 655-5581 or (866) 758-1929.
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