Massachusetts PTAC


2013 Training Schedule
 
 
 MAY
22 How to Become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Holder and Government Contracting 101 (Boston)
 
 JUNE
26 How to Become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Holder and Government Contracting 101 (Boston)
 
 
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Seminar Descriptions
PTAC SBA

How to Become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Holder and Government Contracting 101

This free one-day workshop is held monthly in Boston.

This workshop, designed to encourage and support small businesses interested in obtaining a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract; learn more about contracting opportunities, the procurement process and resources available.

Not sure which solicitation applies to your product or service? Refer to GSA's Schedules e-Library website in order to view or download solicitations. You can also view and download solicitations by visiting the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website.

Before attending the workshop, please review the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program and the GSA Vendor Tool Box. Please direct any questions regarding the GSA MAS Program to the GSA MAS Helpdesk (National Customer Service Center) by phone at 1-800-488-3111 or by email at mashelpdesk@gsa.gov. Space is limited, so register early!

Dates: Monthly on Wednesdays - see calendar above
Time: Registration 9:30 a.m.; Program 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, 1st Floor, Training Room A, Boston (
directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: Questions about GSA Multiple Award Schedules Program, contact the GSA MAS Helpdesk at 800-488-3111 or by email at mashelpdesk@gsa.gov. For difficulties with seminar registration, please contact Deborah Tarleton of GSA at deborah.tarleton@gsa.gov or 617-565-8100, press 9.

registration

Cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Government Contracting

Government Contracting 101

Looking for new markets for your small business' goods or services?

Consider selling to the federal or state government in 2013 and learn how to break into this market. Small business certifications are like professional certifications—they document a special capability or status that will help you compete in the marketplace.

We will discuss the following certifications: Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (formerly SOMWBA), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, Veteran and Service Disabled, 8(a) Business Development Program, and HUBZone.

Program Speakers:

  • Daniel Lilly, Government Sales Advisor - Massachusetts Small Business Development Center & Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

  • Sarah McKinnon, Business Outreach Coordinator - Supplier Diversity Office

  • Pauline Swanson, Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: New Bedford Economic Development Council, 1213 Purchase Street,
3rd floor, New Bedford
Cost: Free
Contact: Pauline Swanson at
pauline.swanson@sba.gov or 617-565-5564

Cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration

 

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