New Procurement Regulations that Impact Socioeconomically Certified BusinessesPart 3 of 3 in a series on Federal Business Development Best Practices for FY22 Fiscal Year 22 is here! The SBA has made a number of updates to their programs. This is what you need to know. Learn: Changes to the WOSB and EDWOSB certifications The meshing of the SDVOSB and Vets First Programs The impact on surviving spouses Clarification of the close proximity clause...

The Polaris Small-Business GWAC is the replacement for the Alliant 2 Small Business (SB) GWAC, which GSA abruptly canceled in July 2020 after waves of protests. The Polaris GWAC differentiates itself from other GSA contracts through its offerings: IT services-like cloud, data management and software development, rather than commodities like IT hardware or off-the-shelf software products. The draft RFP, which was posted at the end of December 2...

Want to take your business to the next level? GovConnects Scale-Up Series is designed to cover advanced issues related to the unique challenges of growing your business in a highly competitive and regulated industry. Fiscal Year 22 is here! The GSA is proposing a new, innovative Services MAC (formerly called BiC MAC) to replace several existing contract vehicles. The Draft RFP is imminent. This is what you need to know. Learn: The structure an...

Part 1 of 3 Series on Federal Business Development Best Practices for FY22 Fiscal Year 22 is here! How do you ethically and legally interact with Contracting Officers, Program Managers and the myriad decision influencers and regulators in federal agencies? Timing, preparation, what and how you say things all matter. Learn from those who do this for a living. Learn: The Contracting Office's priorities and what not to ask them How to get in fron...

GSA Polaris Small Business Government-Wide Acquistion Contract (GWAC) The Polaris Small-Business GWAC is the replacement for the Alliant 2 Small Business (SB) GWAC, which GSA abruptly canceled in July 2020 after waves of protests. The Polaris GWAC differentiates itself from other GSA contracts through its offerings: IT services like cloud, data management and software development, rahter than commodities like IT hardware or off-the-shelf softw...

Managing Risk Through Digital Transformation The events of the past year have made extreme changes on a global scale on how people work. The pandemic has forced companies to shift to a remote workforce to continue to operate which has strained IT resources and security capabilities. As we beef up our VPNs and shift to zoom for live interactions with our teams, are we keeping up with our security commitments? Are the tools, policies, or even yo...

Join us for:GovConnects BizBreakfast- Contracting Opportunities with Homeland Security on the State and Federal LevelWednesday, January 24, 2018 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM ESTHomewood Suites - Columbia/Laurel 7531 Montpelier Rd. Laurel, MD 20723

The mission of the Cyber Conference is to provide a forum for small and mid-sized businesses in Howard County and the region to access industry and government leaders with current information on cybersecurity that will improve their market position, enhance their corporate security policies and infrastructure, identify potential business opportunities, and provide a take away of information and contacts for follow-up that assists businesses in...

Christian Hellie is the Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner for Acquisition and Grants within the Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG). As the principal procurement office of SSA, the OAG is responsible for the SSA-wide acquisition and grants programs in support of the Agency mission and strategic goals. This office directs the business management aspects of these activities, and develops and implements applicable policies, procedures, and...

With only four privately held programs taking place each calendar year, participants experience valuable dialogue with men and women who have built, grown, and sold companies. Executive level reception attendees establish and cultivate new and existing relationships while obtaining knowledge and exploring new business opportunities.