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05/04/2007
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Basic Contracting
A general overview of the Federal Contracting Arena with emphasis on the new trends and proposed changes. (Class size is limited to 20.)
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02/22/2010
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Business Incentives through the State of Louisiana
The State of Louisiana has programs designed to spur economic development and business growth in the state. This presentation will inform businesss about various incentives. Cost: $5.00. (Part of the 2010 Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series)
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11/01/2007
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City of Baton Rouge Procurement Workshop
A workshop designed to assist small and minority businesses gain a greater understanding of how to do business with the City/Parish and other governmental entities.
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04/18/2008
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Defense Supply Center Columbus
Vikki Hawthorne, Supplier Outreach Program Manager, Office of Small Business Programs at Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) will present information on doing business with the Defense Supply Centers.
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12/08/2008
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Disaster Contracting: Are You Ready?
Training is focused on businesses not familiar with Federal Government Contracting procedures. Firms will be shown the necessary tools to compete for emergency contracts caused by the recent hurricanes. The training will also benefit contractors desiring to participate in federal government contracting on a regular basis.
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12/17/2008
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Disaster Contracting: Are You Ready?
Training is focused on businesses not familiar with Federal Government Contracting procedures. Firms will be shown the necessary tools to compete for emergency contracts caused by the recent hurricanes. The training will also benefit contractors desiring to participate in federal government contracting on a regular basis.
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10/02/2008
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Emergency Contracting...Are You Ready?
Presented by LA PTAC's Robert Dempsey and in conjunction with Louisiana Economic Development, this seminar on disaster contracting will cover: 1) Registrations required and how to complete the registrations, 2) The Acquisition Process, 3) Pricing and Labor Laws, 4) Size Determinations, 5) Prime and Sub Contracting.
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10/30/2009
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Government Contracting 101: The Basics (Denham Springs)
An informal "Round Table" discussion on Government Contracting and mandatory registrations. In addition, an opportunity will be provided to discuss the types of bid leads you are receiving, problems you are having, and ask any questions you may have. Space is limited to 10-12 people.
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08/23/2007
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Hudson Initiative
Held in Hammond and conducted by the Office of State Purchasing, this morning seminar is designed to teach businesses about certification requirements, how to do business with the state under the Hudson Initiative, and about procurement and contracting opportunities that do not require competitive bidding.
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09/02/2009
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John C. Stennis Space Center Industry Day
In support of NASA's Small Business Program and other procurement initiatives at the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), the NASA Office of Procurement will be hosting an Industry Day.
Offerors must provide required information (see attached file) for each company representative no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on August 28, 2009.
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08/26/2010
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Level II Federal Contracting
Topics include a review of the FAR; locating federal contract and subcontract opportunities; responding to solicitations and marketing strategies and tools.
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07/15/2008
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Obtaining & Managing Government Construction Contracts
Free seminar presented by Louisiana PTAC counselor Bob Dempsey. If you are a construction contractor doing business or interested in doing business with the Federal Government, then this event is for you.
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08/03/2009
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Picerne Military Housing
Picerne's Director of Small Business & Subcontractor Recruitment, Gary Bertrand, will present an overview of military housing operations and subcontracting opportunities available at Fort Polk and five other operational locations in the United States.
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01/23/2008
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Round Table Discussion
Discuss government contracting registrations that are mandatory. Discuss the types of bid leads you are receiving, problems you are having, and ask questions.
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10/10/2007
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SBIR Seminar
Learn about unique federal grant programs available for innovative research.
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05/07/2008
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Structuring and Managing Subcontracts
Presented with the Small Business Administration and in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Attendees will learn specifics on how to structure and manage subcontracts. Presenter: Robert (Bob) Dempsey.
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02/13/2007
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The Basics of Federal Contracts
Designed for the new contractor and as an update to the performing contractor in the Federal Contract environment. Topics: Acquisition process, FAR System, acquisition methods and types of contracts, rules for competition and the rules for competition in emergency situations.
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06/22/2010
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Understanding the Federal Procurement Process
This seminar on federal contracting will focus on: understanding businss classifications and sizes; registrations; solicitation sources plus responding; submitting an offer; labor laws; and contractor's rights.
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11/08/2007
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(SBA) Small Business Programs
Sponsored by Louisiana PTAC, this introductory presentation will present and discuss the various SBA programs and services available to help small businesses start, grow and succeed.
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08/02/2010
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8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business Certification Workshop
A free workshop sponsored by LA PTAC, SBA, LED, LSBDC and Southeastern University will focus on the business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal market.
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06/15/2007
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Construction Contracting
No longer just sealed bids, but the current upward swing in the use of Request for Proposals. (Class size is limited to 20).
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08/23/2007
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Hudson Initiative
Held in Covington and conducted by the Office of State Purchasing, this afternoon seminar is designed to teach businesses about certification requirements, how to do business with the state under the Hudson Initiative, and about procurement and contracting opportunities that do not require competitive bidding.
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05/18/2010
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More Tools for Government Contacting
This seminar will focus on: 1) Solicitation sources plus responding, 2) Submitting an Offer, 3) Labor Laws, and 4) Contractor's Rights.
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01/30/2008
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Round Table Discussion
Discuss government contracting registrations that are mandatory. Discuss the types of bid leads you are receiving, problems you are having, and ask questions.
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05/21/2008
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Southwest Louisiana Matchmaker
An opportunity for small businesses to benefit from training, technical assistance and matchmaking. Representatives from Federal Government Agencies, State and Local Goverment Agencies and Major Prime Contractors will be available to advise participants on doing business with their organization. At the conclusion of the conference, a loan fair will take place with applications taken on site.
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04/03/2007
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Submitting Responses to an IFB or a RFP
Focus on types of solicitations, price evaluation factors, sealed bid, negotiated procurements, proposal preparation, selection procedures, and how to obtain bid/proposal information.
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04/27/2010
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Understanding the Federal Procurement Process
Seminar will focus on 1) Understanding business classifications and sizes, 2) Registrations, 3) Solicitation sources plus responding, 4) Submitting an Offer, 5) Labor Laws, and 6) Contractor's Rights.
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10/09/2008
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Emergency Contracting...Are You Ready?
This training session conducted by LA PTAC's Robert Dempsey is focused on businesses not familiar with Federal Government Contracting procedures. Firms will be shown the necessary tools to compete for emergency contracts caused by the recent hurricanes. The training will also benefit contractors desiring to participate in the federal government on a regular basis. This training session is being held in conjunction with the Baton Rouge BizTech Business Expo.
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01/15/2009
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Emergency Contracting: Are You Ready?
Training is focused on businesses not familiar with Federal Government Contracting procedures. Firms will be shown the necessary tools to compete for emergency contracts caused by the recent hurricanes. The training will also benefit contractors desiring to participate in federal government contracting on a regular basis.
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11/09/2009
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Government Contracting 101: The Basics (Hammond)
An informal "Round Table" discussion on Government Contracting and mandatory registrations. In addition, an opportunity will be provided to discuss the types of bid leads you are receiving, problems you are having, and ask any questions you may have. Space is limited to 10-12 people.
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08/28/2007
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Intro to Government Contracting
If you are interested in selling your products or services to the government, then this seminar is for you! Topics covered include: mandatory registrations, federal supply codes, marketing tips, how to become a client with the LA PTAC and more.
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06/18/2009
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Picerne Military Housing
Picerne's Director of Small Business & Subcontractor Recruitment will present an overview of military housing operations and subcontracting opportunities available at Fort Polk and five other operational locations in the United States.
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02/23/2010
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Picerne Military Housing
Picerne's Director of Small Business & Subcontractor Recruitment, will present an overview of military housing operations at Fort Polk and their five other operational locations in the United States.
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04/29/2010
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Selling to the State of Louisiana
This seminar is designed to provide meaningful information and resources to Louisiana-based businesses that will help them more effectively pursue sale of their products and/or services to the state.
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05/20/2010
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Selling to the State of Louisiana
This seminar is designed to provide meaningful information and resources to Louisiana based businesses that will help them more effectively pursue sale of their products and/or services to the state.
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09/02/2010
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The Importance of GSA Schedules in Today's Market
Tony Gregg, Small Business Specialist of the General Services Administration (GSA), will present information about GSA and how and what they buy, where to register in order to do business with the GSA, and what certifications are recognized. Learn about Commercial Sales Practices, some general marketing tips, and get all of your GSA questions answered.
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01/21/2009
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8(a) Certification Workshop
This free workshop will cover: all of the eligibility criteria for Section 8(a) Program Participation; completion of the electronic application; review of the required supporting documentation; review, explanation and guidance in completing the required SBA forms; provide additional information as needed by the participants.
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02/13/2007
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Connecting Businesses with Contracts
Co-Sponsored Event between Southern Univeristy, Small Business Administration and Louisiana PTAC
Procurement Conference with the opportunity to meet contracting officers and purchasing agents, sell your products and services to the government (federal/state) and private industry.
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05/25/2010
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Developing a Strong Winning Proposal
Seminar topics will include: breakdown of RFP (Request for Proposal), FAR regulations, Best Value, Executive Summary, Debriefing and others.
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12/11/2008
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Disaster Contracting: Are You Ready?
Training is focused on businesses not familiar with Federal Government Contracting procedures. Firms will be shown the necessary tools to compete for emergency contracts caused by the recent hurricanes. The training will also benefit contractors desiring to participate in federal government contracting on a regular basis.
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10/10/2008
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Emergency Contracting...Are You Ready?
Presented by LA PTAC's Robert Dempsey and in conjunction with Louisiana Economic Development, this seminar on disaster contracting will cover: 1) Registrations required and how to complete the registrations, 2) The Acquisition Process, 3) Pricing and Labor Laws, 4) Size Determinations, 5) Prime and Sub Contracting.
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04/15/2009
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GSA Workshop - Denham Springs
Learn how to do business with GSA: Who is GSA and how do we buy; Registrations; Certifications; Marketing Tips plus One-On-One Federal Small Business Counseling.
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09/12/2007
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Small Business Innovative Program (SBIR)
The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program is a specialized form of funding. The program allows smaller firms to effectively compete for the opportunity to provide specific research and development for federal agencies. This educational Small Business Innovation Workshop is being partnered by the UL-Lafayette LA Small Business Development Center and the LSU Business & Technology Center. The cost is free.
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09/09/2009
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Small Business Networking and Training Conference - Newport, RI
The purpose of this conference is to enhance small business participation in Federal acquisitions with companies capable of providing energy commodities and services, hosted by the Defense Engergy Support Center (DESC), a field activity/inventory control point of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
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04/10/2007
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Wage Rates Required in Federal Contracts
Session deals with labor laws in Federal Contracts. The Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act, the Davis-Beacon Act, and the McNamara - O'Hara Service Contracts Act will be thoroughly explored to ensure understanding of how wages must be paid.
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11/18/2009
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Government Contracting 101: The Basics (Baton Rouge)
An informal "Round Table" discussion on Government Contracting and mandatory registrations. In addition, an opportunity will be provided to discuss the types of bid leads you are receiving, problems you are having, and ask any questions you may have. Space is limited to 10-12 people.
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08/02/2010
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HUBZone Certification Workshop
A free workshop sponsored by LA PTAC, SBA, LED, LSBDC and Southeastern University will focus on how this program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting preferences to small businesses.
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04/16/2007
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Real World Government Contracting
A round table discussion on Government Contracting. Sponsored by LA PTAC Southeast and SLU Small Business Development Center. Topics will include: Katrina Contracting Information and Opportunities, Electronic Bid Matching Service, and Marketing to the Government among other topics. This is a FREE Seminar!
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03/18/2008
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Connecting Businesses with Contracts
Co-sponsored event between Southern University, Small Business Administration, Louisiana PTAC, and Small Business Development Center. Networking opportunity and Procurement Conference providing businesses the opportunity to meet contracting officers and purchasing agents. Sell your products and services to the government (federal/state) and private industry.
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03/01/2007
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Introduction to PTAC
Co-sponsored event between the LA PTAC-Southwest and the Jeff Davis Business Alliance. This seminar will provide information on the Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
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03/05/2008
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Reverse Trade Show
Sponsored with the North Louisiana Chapter National Institute of Government Purchasers (NLA NIGP). Learn more about how school boards, municipal governments and other governmental agencies purchase their goods and services and visit with the buyers to market your company.
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05/27/2008 -
05/30/2008
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SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference
In partnership with NASA, the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida Small Business Development Foundation, Inc. are co-hosting the 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the SBIR Program and 50 Years of NASA Space Exploration. This conference will bring together federal program administrators from all 11 SBIR participating agencies, venture capital and angel investors, secondary market and traditional lenders, university and federal laboratory representatives, prime contractors and others who provide assistance with the early-stage ventures.
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06/10/2008
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Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) Small Networking and Training Conference
The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), a field activity/inventory control point of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is hosting a no-cost Small Business Networking and Training Conference. The purpose of the conference is to enhance small business participation in Federal acquisitions with companies capable of providing energy commodities and services.
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03/13/2007
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Contract Administration
The now you "got it," what do you do with "it" session. Focus on preaward surveys, postaward orientations, performance requirements, types of modifications, change orders, subcontracting, and the contractor's rights.
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04/28/2009
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GSA Workshop - Monroe
Learn how to do business with GSA: Who is GSA and how do we buy; Registrations; Certifications; Marketing Tips plus One-On-One Federal Small Business Counseling.
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01/21/2009
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HUBZone Certification Class
The HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting preferences to small businesses. This FREE class will help you apply for HUBZone certification, provided your business meets the required criteria.
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04/29/2009
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GSA Workshop - Alexandria
Learn how to do business with GSA: Who is GSA and how do we buy; Registrations; Certifications; Marketing Tips plus One-On-One Federal Small Business Counseling.
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06/17/2008
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Obtaining & Managing a Government Construction Contract
Mr. Bob Dempsey of the LA PTAC will cover Construction Contracting Basics, Wage Determinations, Contracting Phases, Special Contract Requirements, Changes Clause, Types of Terminations, and Contractor's Rights.
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06/18/2008
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Preparing Your Cost or Price Proposal
Mr. Bob Dempsey of the LA PTAC will discuss the biggest step in government contracting: determining the price for which you are willing to perform. A wide range of topics will be covered including Groups of Contracts, The Labor Element, The Cost Element, Two Types of Costs and more.
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05/05/2009
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Small Business Networking and Training Conference
Purpose of conference is to enhance small business participation in Federal acquisitions with companies capable of providing alternative and aerospace energy commodities. Information will be provided on how to do business with the Federal Government the Small Business Program, DESC's products/services contracting requirements and more.
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06/24/2008 -
06/26/2008
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9th Annual U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Conference, Expo & Matchmaking Forum
The Department of Energy is committed to increasing the contracting opportunities awarded to small and disadvantaged businesses. Highlights of this conference include: Information sessions and panels with leading industry and government experts, a Business Expo with over 200 exhibitors, including DOE's largest contractors and government procurement officials; networking opportunities with public and private sector decision-makers, a Matchmaking forum with DOE Prime Contractors.
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10/18/2007
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BizTech Expo.
Special event designed to give small and medium sized businesses information about and access to the procurement and contracting procedures of major companies and government agencies. The expo will feature one-on-one meetings with procurement officers from industry and government, and tips on getting contracts.
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04/19/2007
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Basics of Government Contracting
A round table discussion on mandatory government contracting registrations. This informal setting will provide the opportunity to discuss the types of bid leads clients are receiving, problems clients may be having, and ask questions.
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04/23/2007 -
04/24/2007
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2nd Annual Government Procurement Conference
Reverse trade show presented by the North Louisiana Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NLANIGP) and the Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center (PTAC Program).
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04/24/2007
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Construction Contracting with the Federal Government
In-depth discussion on construction solications including award procedures, postaward and preconstruction meetings, performance requirements, liquidated damages, errors and omissions, change orders, claims, disputes, request for equitable adjustments, bonds, wages, insurance, invoices and payment.
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05/08/2007
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A-E Contracting with the Federal Government
In-depth discussion on A-E solications including award procedures, post award and preconstruction meetings, performance requirements, liquidated damages, errors and omissions, change orders, claims, disputes, request for equitable adjustments, wages, insurance, invoices and payment.
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05/17/2007
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Southwest Louisiana Matchmaker
Rebuilding southwest Louisiana through resources, revenues and relationships. Sponsored by: U.S. Small Business Administration, McNeese Small Business Development Center, Chamber Foundation SWLA, City of Lake Charles, Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC). This Matchmaker Event is an opportunity for small businesses to meet one-on-one with local, state, federal and prime contractors. For more information, please contact Jo Lawrence @ jo.lawrence3@sba.gov.
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05/18/2007
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Request for Proposal Preparation
Addressing preparation of proposals for Best Value Awards, Performance Based Contracts and Negotiation Techniques. (Class size is limited to 20).
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06/27/2007
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Preparing Effective Proposals
If you are interested in learning tips & strategies in order to prepare an effective proposal for the government, then this seminar is for you! Pre-registration is requested.
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06/01/2007
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Labor Laws and Wage Rates
A full discussion on how they apply, subcontracting, method of payment, and the application. (Class size is limited to 20).
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06/29/2007
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Bonds
The what, how and why of bonding requirements. (Class size is limited to 20).
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