Message from Frank Dixon, State Director
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Welcome to July!
CT PTAC has been fully operational and continues to provide client counseling and technical assistance services that contribute to businesses here in Connecticut. Here are some actionable strategies implemented during this pandemic:
- Over 600 Client Counseling Hours
- 30+ Virtual Federal and State Government Contracting Webinars
- Virtual Prime Contractors and Government Matchmaking Events
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July 2:
How to Competitively Respond to Sources Sought and Influence the Acquisition
July 7:
How to Communicate and Build Relationships with Government Agencies
July 9:
How to Write a Government Friendly Capability Statement
July 16:
Exploring the Government Marketplace for Your Small Business
July 21
: DCAA Accounting System Requirements
July 23:
To Bid or Not – Reading and Responding to RFPs
July 28:
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Proposal Preparation
July 30:
How to Do Business with UCONN
August 13:
How to Do Business with Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin
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Webinars that build your government acumen
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FYIs from CT PTAC Procurement Specialists
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Valerie Marchand
Procurement Specialist
Groton Office
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Many times PTAC counselors are asked “What is a capability statement?”
The purpose of a capability statement is to
tell the government at any level who you are and what you do
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It is not necessarily a sales tool but rather an information document about your company in a very coherent and easily read format.
What should be in a capability statement?
Capability statements should include five sections:
- company overview
- core competencies
- company data
- past performance
- differentiators
Core competencies outline the organization's main expertise and how it specifically relates to the agency work for which it is applying. Differentiators is what separates your organization from the competition.
In this article we’ve included a government friendly capability statement sample and an editable word document so you can get started on your capability statement. Please be sure to review it with one of our PTAC counselors to make sure you have all the points addressed.
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Cheryl DeMarco
Procurement Specialist
Hartford Office
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): Decoded for you!
Although CMMC is ramping up and many solicitations are posting the Certification requirements, it’s a relief to know that the process is not as complicated as it appears. For starters, if you sell off the shelf items, you are exempt from the formal certification. If you are a small business, you will likely only need Levels 1 or 2, which are
not performed formally or with the high costs associated with Levels 3, 4 or 5. Level 1 is the starter level to lead to Level 2, which is the starter for the formal Level 3 certification.
You should, however, be implementing the practices of Levels 1 & 2 on an everyday basis to protect your business and all secure items on each computer, laptop, cell phone and tablet associated. At PTAC, we will decode the steps of Levels 1 & 2 for you. You will also be happy to know that you are most likely doing most of the steps already.
Examples:
- CMMC AC.1.001- Use passwords and PINs to restrict log-on: Everyone most likely has a password to log into their computer that is not easily guessed. If not, add a password to log on, and a password or pin to enter for your email. If you can avoid sharing an email with multiple people, that is also covered in this 1st step to Level 1.
- CMMC AC.1.002- Assign “user” rights to most accounts: If the employee is not in IT or the Owner, they should not have administrator rights to add, delete, make changes to computers in the company.
- CMMC AC.1.003- Don’t share your neighbor’s network: Make sure to use the business network, not your home, coffee shop, neighbors’ house or even your personal WiFi. Separate all networks so your company data is protected if another should be hacked into.
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Yu-Han (Jamie) Yang
Database Media Manager/ Procurement Specialist
East Hartford Office
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Powerful Resource on CTPTAC website and CTPTAC Social Media
Since June 15,
CTPTAC video library
has been LIVE. In our video library, you can review the previous recording sessions such as GSA training, New DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), How to Navigate beta.SAM.gov, “Government Friendly” Capability Statement, and more.
If you are already a CTPTAC client, you can simply login to your account and sign up for previous webinars that you are interested in.
If you are not yet our client, you can either register your business with us to view the videos and obtain FREE CTPTAC services. Or you can register as a guest to watch our on-demand webinars.
In July, we are going to have various webinars. To highlight, on July 21, we are teaming with DCAA to review their Accounting System Requirements. July 30, Veronica Cook, Program Director for the UConn Supplier Diversity Program, will join us to discuss how to do business with UConn.
The registration for webinars will open soon; please ensure you follow us on our
Facebook
and
LinkedIn
to view the future webinars information or visit our
Event and Training
page to register for events.
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Know your government acronyms! Download this helpful list:
Acronyms
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Marisol Herrera
Procurement Specialist
Fairfield County
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DOMESTIC PPE REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION DAY
Overview:
On Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), in coordination with interagency partners, will host a virtual information day regarding current and future demand for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Click here for more info
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Goal:
Provide current and potential suppliers of PPE an understanding of U.S. government demand, including an overview of the tranche 2 requirements for DLA (in support of HHS), as well as the long-term demand for PPE across the coming year based on market research. The event will also include major trade associations providing their medical and non-medical grade PPE requirements in order for industry to return to full work capacity.
Target Audience:
Current and potential domestic producers of PPE (end-items as well as sub-tier suppliers of material) and major trade associations and members, representing consumers of PPE.
Location:
Virtual event (Zoom webcast, specific details TBD)
Days/Times:
Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15
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Doing Business with USACE
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Happy Independence Day
and
Thank you to all who serve!
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Save the Date
for the first
DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Virtual Symposium
to be held on
Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
The DoD Small Business and Technology Partnerships (SBTP) Team and BBC are thrilled to announce the first of many events we plan to host in an effort to raise awareness of how the SBIR/STTR programs bring value to the Department and to the Warfighter; and to educate small businesses on how to participate in the DoD SBIR/STTR programs.
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Meet the CT PTAC Team
Solving the Puzzle of Government Contracting
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