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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged\, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. \nWhile there is no goal for the 8(a) program\, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program\, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nBusiness certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\,\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring the presentation we will discuss: \n\nWhat is SDB?\nEligibility Criteria\nThe application process\nProgram benefits\nWhat is expected from an 8(a) participant\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-sba-8a-cert/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Challenges in Estimating Construction Costs
DESCRIPTION:Effective Cost Estimation is key for securing Federal government construction contracts and for ensuring a reasonable profit is made. \nAttendees will learn strategies that will help contractors to analyze financial risks associated with projects and establish complete and accurate pricing for their bids. \nThis webinar will discuss: \n• Thumb in the Air Estimates\n• Unit Price Estimate Tools\n• Detailed Final Estimates\n• Estimating for different contract types \nSpeaker: Wenbin Yuan\, President\, Dakota Intertek Corp. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-challenges-in-estimating-construction-costs/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T130000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. \nThe HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program\, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation. \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHUBZone certification requirements\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification cost and terms\nProcess and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nChanges to the HUBZone program\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-hubzone-program-cert-benefits-regs/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200129T120000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of GSA’s Schedule Consolidation – New Schedule\, Features & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:On October 1\, 2019 GSA published its new Consolidated Schedule under category 99 and Solicitation number 47QSMD20R0001. As a result\, interested businesses no longer need to seek out the perfect schedule from 24 different solicitations. Now\, there is just one solicitation and this is just one of many important changes. This webinar will provide an overview of these changes and explore how they will help businesses gain access to this all important marketplace \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-gsas-schedule-consolidation-new-schedule-features-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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