Virtual unless otherwise noted
7/6/2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Got contracting questions? We have answers!
7/13/2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Would you like to know how to use Snohomish County's procurement database to its fullest? If the answer is YES, this session on July 13th is for you. There will be several subject matter experts leading this session and will be available to take all of your questions during this session. Bring your questions and be ready to learn as much as you can about Snohomish Counties procurement practices.
7/13/2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In person at Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
Learn about how to get certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to become eligible for state and federal contracts.
If your firm would like to become DBE certified to bid on projects with local governments, state agencies, school districts and public universities along with federally funded transportation projects, attend this one-hour workshop to discover how to become eligible and the process to get certified. Choose to attend either in-person at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce or virtually.
7/13/2022
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
This virtual roundtable event will offer solutions for removing obstacles to business for women and other diverse-owned businesses and convey viable tactics to drive business opportunities.
Best practices and effective strategies for engaging new advocates of diversity and inclusion will also be discussed.
7/13/2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. This month we will discuss "Understanding the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)".
7/13/2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations for an “Introduction to Doing Business with the United Nations.” This virtual event will offer participating American companies an overview of the UN’s more than $22 billion procurement market. During the event, a senior UN Procurement Division official will share insights into the organization’s demand for goods and services and highlight key opportunities for U.S. companies.
7/13/2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This DAU Small Business pricing webinar Monitoring Subcontracts. The presentation will provide an overview of what a contractor should know about subcontracting: subcontract selection, subcontracting requirements, and the responsibilities of the prime contractor. Who Should Attend: government, military, industry and academia.
7/14/2022
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.
7/14/2022
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Local Transit Districts purchase thousands of dollars worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn about how to sell to the local transit systems and be better prepared to take part in this government marketplace. Representatives from Ben Franklin Transit and Walla Walla Valley Transit will be our guest presenters.
7/20/2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Learn the steps for federal contracting, why they are important and how to accomplish them to be successful.
7/21/2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The SE WA PTAC/SBDC Business Roundtable is an open forum discussion where you can learn from PTAC about government contracting, and from Business Advisors with the Small Business Development Center about how to grow your business.
7/21/2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
During this 2-hour session, we'll discuss:
- Registering as a King County supplier, opting-in to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County buys goods & services
- What to expect when submitting a bid or proposal to King County
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
- E-Procurement Supplier Portal introduction
7/27/2022
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.
7/27/2022
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.
7/27/2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Defense Acquisition University Small Business pricing webinar Audit Process Overview. The presentation will provide an overview of Defense Contract Audit Agency's audit process, the common themes related to most DCAA audits and what contractors can expect during a typical audit. Who Should Attend: government, military, industry and academia.
7/28/2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program can be a GAME CHANGER for some and a BUST for others. This session is a candid presentation and conversation about; what it takes to qualify for the program, what should a business owner consider before they apply and how to use this program to grow your business.
7/28/2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
There are many things to consider in whether or not to compete for the award of a federal contract. This class provides a checklist as a tool to accomplish this.
Date: 7/28/22
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PDT)
There are many things to consider in whether or not to compete for the award of a federal contract. This class provides a checklist as a tool to accomplish this. You don't want to be surprised after the contract award that you are unable to accomplish what you promised.
7/28/2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7/29/2022
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
7/29/2022 9:30 AM - 12 PM and 8/1/2022 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Made possible by OMWBE, Washington PTAC is pleased to offer this popular workshop once again!
Dissecting a Request for Quote provides the information and tools to extract the important parts of an RFQ and create useful tools for future RFQ's and RFP's. This workshop is only open to OMWBE state-certified firms. Not certified? See the next class on October 20 & 21 (see here).
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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.
