News

• SBA Adjusts Size Standards, Economic Disadvantage Limits, and 8(a) Sole Source Dollar Limits for Inflation reports SmallGovCon. Notably, the construction size standard jumped from $35.5m to $45, a 13% increase.
• Public Works: Local government agencies continue to report low competition on their public works procurements. Firms seeking to enter this marketplace or grow their business through more public works procurements should work with PTAC. Advisors can work with firms to ensure they are registered in all the right places in order to be notified of opportunities and are bidding responsively. 
• Public Works: Washington PTAC is launching a new workshop series for small public works firms with expert trainers. View the full line up of live, interactive online trainings here. 
• Small Works Roster: DES has a posted opening for their Small Works Roster. Log in to WEBS and search: 49192.
• Space Engineers: Blue Origin, NASA, and other primes will be at the December 8^th PNDC Supply Chain Opportunities Conference - Innovation & Opportunities in Space.

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Upcoming Events - Virtual unless otherwise noted

Keep scrolling to find upcoming events divided into four categories:

• Focused Classes
• Monthly Meetings
• Series Courses
• Tradeshows and Conferences

Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Government Contracting

In Person 12/8/2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County, Mt Vernon

Virtual 12/9/2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  and 1/27/2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. This class is fun and informal so bring your questions as we discuss possibilities and next steps.

Solicitation Review: Go or No-Go Decisions – 2 day class

12/12/2022 

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 12/14/2022 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

There are many things to consider in whether to go after an award for a contract or not. This workshop will provide tools to conduct a solicitation review to make a "GO" or "NO-GO" decision. Our goal in this workshop is to make sure you are not surprised after contract award of missed terms and conditions.

Are there ethics in government contracting?

1/19/2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

In this session you will learn contract terms and conditions, and clauses you MUST be compliant with in order to avoid contract termination, fines, penalties, debarment and even prison.

Capabilities Statement - Writing for Impact

1/25/2023

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

This workshop is for firms with a desire to start networking and developing relationships with local, state and federal government agencies. The ability to market your firms strengths through a capabilities statement is one of the first steps in being successful with government contracting. Please be prepared to create or improve your firms capabilities statement to increase your visibility with government agencies. Subject Matter Expert Sandy Bjorgen will be leading us through an exercise of writing for impact and being memorable.

Are you prepared to write a winning proposal?

1/25/2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

What are the fine details you should pay attention to when writing a proposal? Learn from two retired contracting officers who have read countless proposals. Let their experience and expertise guide you on your next solicitation response!

Upcoming Events - Monthly Sessions

Contracting Coffee Hour, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  

Got contracting questions? We have answers!

12/7/2022       1/4/2023

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses. 

12/1/2022

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor and SBDC Advisor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.

12/2/2022 1/6/2023

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport.

12/14/2022

Doing Business with the state – DES

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.         

12/15/2022 1/19/2023 2/16/2023

SBIR 101, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This monthly presentation will introduce you to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. It is designed for small businesses or startups who are developing innovative technology and who may be interested in selling that technology to federal agencies

12/16/2022

Upcoming Events - Series Courses

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting.  Each session is led by a subject matter expert(s) from the public works sector. This training series is a continuation of the Fundamentals training which took place in November 2022 for small, minority and women-owned businesses.

We are now focused on learning about the BIDDING PROCESS.

Training sessions are scheduled for each Tuesday in the month of January 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

January 3rd - Business Plan & Pursuit Schedule (Plan the Plan)

January 10th - Specs & Schedule (Digging In)

January 17th - Pricing (Nuts and Bolts)

January 24th - Bidding (Making Final Adjustments) 

January 31st - After Bid Submission Etiquette (Now What)  

Upcoming Events - Tradeshows and Conferences

Supply Chain Opportunities Conference - PNDC

Innovation & Opportunities in Space

12/8/2022, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

DoubleTree Suites Southcenter | 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188

2022 City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Trade Show

12/8/2022, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tabor 100, 7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes. 

Recorded webinars available.