Minority Institutions of Higher Education

& Minority-Owned Small Business

 

Government Contracting Workshop

 

 

The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is sponsoring a FREE two-day government contracting (govcon) workshop in Bellingham, Washington on May 15-16, 2012. This workshop is targeted to owners/employees of Minority-Owned Small Businesses (MOSB) and faculty/staff of Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) interested in government contract opportunities in the federal government and HHS. However, representatives from any small business or other type of educational institution that are interested may attend. An overview of the workshop, the agenda, and registration information are included below.

 

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) provides information for organizations interested in doing business with the Federal Government. A series of government contracting (govcon) workshops are being held in a variety of locations throughout the United States to provide information to Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) staff and Minority Owned Small Business (MOSB) representatives to 1) become familiar with processes and procedures associated with federal government contracting; and 2) to identify and pursue contract opportunities with HHS. The objective of these workshops is to engage, equip and inform participants of the federal procurement process so that they become more effective in pursuing contracting opportunities.

 

COST: FREE

 

WORKSHOP DATE & LOCATION

May 15-16, 2012                         Bellingham Public Library, Fairhaven Branch Auditorium

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION

For more information and to register, visit http://fedgovconworkshops.com/bellingham-wa-workshop/ . For businesses, there is a limit of 2 representatives per company per workshop. Please note that the total registration is limited to 120 people. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can participate.

 

If you have questions regarding the event, please contact us at fedgovconworkshops@d2dinc.com.

 

AGENDA

The synopsis of the agenda is below. The full agenda is available on the website.

 

Day One

·         Introduction to Government Contracting

·         Understanding Procurement Methods

·         The Government’s Internal Process

·         Small Business Classifications & Certification Programs

·         Guest Speaker

·         Other Business Opportunities

·         Marketing to the Government & HHS

 

Day Two

·         Introduction to FAR and Compliance Issues

·         Contract Pricing & Cost Proposals

·         Guest Speaker

·         Technical Proposals

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

MOSBs and MIHEs that are interested in pursuing government contracts or who have initiated the process, but have not yet been successful should attend the workshop. This includes business owners, MIHE faculty and staff. However, representatives from any small business or other type of educational institution who are interested may attend.

 

I work for a MIHE. Why Should I Attend?

In this economy, Institutions need additional sources of funding. The Federal Government is an excellent resource to fund and get grants for research projects. MIHE faculty and staff should attend a workshop so they understand the government contracting environment and have the tools necessary to navigate the government processes.

 

This is a Two-Day Event. I’m a Teacher and Can’t Afford to Miss Classes.

We understand that class schedules may overlap with the workshop schedule. There is no requirement to attend the entire workshop. Come to the session(s) that are convenient for your schedule.

 

I already know the basics of government contracting. How will this workshop help me?

You may be familiar with the basics; however this workshop will delve deeper. You will also gain insight about the proposal development process, which will position you to submit compliant proposals.