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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program” will be held on January 10\, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Click here to register. \nBusinesses 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. \nBusinesses certified under the 8(a) program can also:\n· Receive sole source contracts\n· Compete for set-aside contracts\n· Receive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\n· Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\n· Receive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development \nDuring the presentation we will discuss:\n· What is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)?\n· Eligibility Criteria\n· The Application Process\n· Program Benefits\n· What is expected from an 8(a) participant\n· Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities\n· Marketing your 8(a) certified business \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-sba-8a-program-and-small-disadvantaged-business-sdb-program/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click here. \nIf you are currently or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government\, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor. \nThis webinar is designed to be a primer before FAR Evening Sessions\, which will give you an in-depth look at the FAR. To view a list of the FAR Evening sessions and to register\, please click here. \nWhat you will learn:\n• How the FAR is structured\n• Locate and search for FAR clauses\n• Understanding how to determine what clauses apply to your solicitation / contract\n• A BASIC understanding of the FAR \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-the-far/2023-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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