Virginia PTAC's mission is to increase contracting between small businesses, prime government contractors, & government agencies. This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency and a sponsored program of George Mason University.
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Dedicated to helping business do business with government, Virginia PTAC has offices in Fairfax, Charlottesville, and Hampton Roads but many of our counselors also meet at other locations throughout our region. Whether you are just getting started or have been contracting with the government for years, we offer a number of services to assist your business in all aspects of government contracting. Virginia PTAC and its cadre of highly experienced consultants can lead your business step-by-step through the contracting process or assist you in any single aspect of it. Our services include: One-on-One Counseling Services Feedback on Capabilities Statements Market Research Assistance Proposal Review Set Aside Certification Assistance & more... We also offer valuable tools and opportunities with: Education and Training Partnering Events Subscription Bid Matching Service If you are unsure a counselor can assist, please email us at [email protected] with your questions and we can find out what resources are available!
Mission: Virginia PTAC’s mission is to “Help business do business with government”, both federal and state/local. Services include free one-on-one counseling, training and networking events. Our counseling sessions can cover the full range of information, from the very basics of government contracting for newcomers (FAR, FBO, SAM, DSBS, and more) to WOSB, SDVOSB, GSA schedules application, 8(a) certification, and more. We also help our clients understand how to analyze and respond to RFPs, the advantages of priming and subcontracting opportunities, and assist with more intricate company-specific challenges including pricing and compliance questions.
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1/19 - Webinar: Domestic Preference & Sourcing Requirements in Federal Government Contracts: an overview of the domestic preference and sourcing requirements contained in federal government contracts, including the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and the Berry Amendment. #smallbiz #GovCon #governmentcontracting #smallbuinesswebinar
https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2918
Paycheck Protection Program
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Notice: Paycheck Protection Program resumes January 11, 2021 at 9am ET #smallbiz #GovCon
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
SBA sets rules for new PPP loan program. Here's what you need to know. - Washington Business Journal
The SBA's new set of guidance provides some more details on the next wave of PPP loans. Here's what small businesses should know before they start their applications.
Is your company tired of chasing down and keeping abreast Government contracts changes? Join our FREE Webinar on Understanding GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedules)
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🗓 January 12, 2021
⏰10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
💻https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2964
JAN. 8, 2021- CYBER / CMMC
Gov Con Q&A Cafe - 2021 - Monthly Series
Get Answers To Your GovCon Question
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HRSD SWIFT Industry Day! Thursday January 14, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (Virtual Event). HRSD (Hampton Roads Sanitation District) will present the nearly $2 billion Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Program. Information will be provided regarding future partnering and contracting opportunities. Who should attend? All interested engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and Small, Women-owned, and Minority (SWaM) businesses. For agenda details and registration information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hrsd-swift-industry-day-tickets-127951338899 #HamptonRoads #HRSD #smallbusiness #industryday #govcon
Advanced Water Treatment Facilities • Recharge Well Drilling • Well Distribution Systems Pump Stations • Wastewater Treatment Improvements
Quantum Internet Forum
Unlike classical technologies, quantum information processing harnesses the unique quantum mechanical properties of superposition and entanglement to build systems that promise to revolutionize information processing. These include, for example, data communications that are guaranteed to be secure b...
U.S. Department of Commerce Unveils new Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system, which will enable Commerce to collect and publish data on aluminum imports. AIM is modeled on Commerce’s successful Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system.
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A new law is going into effect on Jan. 1 that prohibits drivers from holding a phone while driving.
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Happy New Year! 🥳🎉May the upcoming year bring you peace and joy! #SmallBiz #GovCon https://virginiaptac.org/
Check out our 2021 calendar for #SmallBiz Free webinars https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1 #GovCon #SmallBusinessWebinar #governmentcontracting 🏦📚💻
The Virginia PTAC team wishes all of our clients, instructors and strategic partners a very healthy and happy holiday season! In preparation for our winter break we just wanted to make sure everyone is aware that our offices will be closed Monday, December 21st through Friday, January 1, 2021. Our team is doing their best to respond to all inquiries this week before the break begins.
Check out our calendar for Free 2021 Training Webinars https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events? #smallbiz #GovCon #SmallBusinessWebinar #TrainingWebinar
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Air Force SBIR STTR Simulators Pitch Day, Dec. 8-9, 2020 https://www.afsbirsttr.af.mil/Events/Pitch-Days/ #SmallBiz #GovCon
Webinar: Successful Teaming Agreements & Subcontracts- designed to teach & help #SmallBiz negotiate & leverage relationships w/large & other small businesses to create successful teaming & subcontract relationships
🗓 Dec 10 ⏰10AM-1PM (EST) #GovCon
🖥https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2876
Mentor-Protege Consolidation Goes Live: What Does This Mean for You? (Source: SMALLGOVCON)
https://smallgovcon.com/8a-program/mentor-protege-consolidation-goes-live-what-does-this-mean-for-you/#more-20077
In 2016, the SBA capitalized upon its success with the 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program by adding the All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP), allowing any small business regardless of socioeconomic distinction to act as a protégé. At the time, the SBA kept the separate 8(a) Mentor-Protégé progr...
Virginia PTAC follows the George Mason University holiday schedule and our offices will be officially closed Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2020. A majority of our team will be out of the office starting at noon today (Tuesday). We will resume our regular office hours on Monday, November 30. The Virginia PTAC administrative staff and counselors wish all of our strategic partners and our clients a safe and healthy Thanksgiving break. When you do your holiday shopping, please remember to support small business and shop local!
Have questions about recognizing Federal Procurement Fraud? Join Virginia PTAC and Manatt for a two-part webinar series that examines the Federal Procurement Fraud landscape on November 19 and December 3. These webinars will cover the basics of identifying fraud to the risks #govcon should consider in this COVID-19 environment, and substantive and actionable insights throughout. Part I "Recognizing Federal Procurement Fraud: An Overview and Practical Insights" and Part II "Risky Business: Federal Procurement Fraud in a COVID-19 World." For additional information and to register: https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2869
#VirginiaPTAC #govcon #fraudawareness #smallbusiness
Please join Jennifer Schaus & Associates and Virginia PTAC for "The 5th Annual Doing Business with DoD & The Intel Community (IC)" event on December 1, 2020 from 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This half day virtual event brings industry and government together to explore current opportunities and innovation within the defense and intelligence agencies. For agenda information and to register: https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2937 #VirginiaPTAC #DOD #intelligencecommunity #govcon #doingbusinesswithdod #cyber #blockchain
Limitations on Subcontracting & The SBA's Government-Wide Mentor Protégé Program: The course will cover the provisions of the rule, including: program eligibility requirements, negotiating mentor-protégé agreements, the benefits of these agreements, joint venturing between mentors and protégés for small business set-aside opportunities, and compliance with SBA’s requirements #smallbiz #GovCon #SmallBusinessWebinar #SBA
🗓 November 19, 2020 - Webinar
⏰ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
💻https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2881
So You Want to be a Prime Contractor? Thinking about pursuing an opportunity as a Government prime contractor, want to know how to avoid costly mistakes on the road to becoming a prime contractor? Join us on Nov. 18 webinar #smallbiz #GovCon #SmallBusinessWebinar
🖥https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2904
DLA Announces: "DLA R&D Industry/Collider Day - The Fusion of Industry and Ingenuity." Registration is now open! The event will be held on November 18, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tentative agenda includes DLA R&D 101, Doing business with R&D/Broad Agency Announcement and DoD Small Business update, afternoon breakout sessions and Keynote by VADM Skubic, DLA Director. Registration link: https://dla.mjvirtualevents.com/
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As most of you know, Virginia PTAC supports small businesses that are interested in doing business with the government (local, state and federal). We offer one-on-one counseling services and lots of training/events each week to help you learn more about the process. Did you know we are here to help large businesses as well? Check out this Info sheet from DLA! #VirginiaPTAC #DLA #govcon #largebusiness
The SBA just issued a new, and highly anticipated, rule implementing sweeping changes largely aimed at streamlining its procurement processes – i.e., a win for government efficiency! Thank you to Centre Law & Consulting for sharing this article: https://centrelawgroup.com/sba-new-rule/?utm_source=Centre+Law
The SBA just issued a new, and highly anticipated, rule implementing sweeping changes largely aimed at streamlining its procurement processes – i.e., a win for government efficiency!
Webinar: The 8(a) Business Development Program: Leveling the Playing Field: This class will give an overview of the 8(a) program and its benefits, and will cover the 8(a) Mentor-Protégé program, the Management and Technical Assistance program, and how 8(a) participants can win sole source awards.
🗒November 9, 2020
⏰12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
🖥https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2909
Webinar: Don’t Fear the DCAA: Secrets of Setting Up & Maintaining Compliant Govt Cost Acct. System: a correct financial management approach will set your company up for success not only with your audits, but for long-term successful growth #smallbusiness #SmallBusinessWebinar #smallbiz #GovCon
🗓 November 4, 2020
🕙10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
💻https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2706
A correct financial management approach will set your company up for success not only with your audits, but for long-term successful growth. In this class, you will learn: When should you set up a compliant accounting system? What are the practices and strategies to instill from the beginning to ens
This just in! Governor Northam Invites Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Apply for Up to $100,000 from Rebuild VA Grant Fund.
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rebuild VA, a grant program to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility criteria and increase the amount of grant money businesses receive.
Rebuild VA launched in August with $70 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Governor Northam is directing an additional $30 million to support the expansion of the program. Businesses with less than $10 million in gross revenue or fewer than 250 employees will be eligible under the new criteria, and the maximum grant award will increase from $10,000 to $100,000.
“We started Rebuild VA to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Northam. “These changes to the program will ensure that we can provide additional financial assistance to even more Virginians so they can weather this public health crisis and emerge stronger.”
Rebuild VA will now be open to all types of Virginia small businesses that meet size and other eligibility requirements, from restaurants and summer camps, to farmers and retail shops. Businesses that previously received a Rebuild VA grant will receive a second award correlated with the updated guidelines.
Rebuild VA is administered by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Eligible businesses and nonprofits must demonstrate that their normal operations were limited by Governor Northam’s Executive Orders Fifty-Three or Fifty-Five, or that they were directly impacted by the closure of such businesses. In September, the program expanded eligibility to supply chain partners of businesses whose normal operations were impacted by the pandemic.
Rebuild VA funding may be utilized for the following eligible expenses:
Payroll support, including paid sick, medical, or family leave, and costs related to the continuation of group health care benefits during those periods of leave;
Employee salaries;
Mortgage payments, rent, and utilities;
Principal and interest payments for any business loans from national or state-chartered banking, savings and loan institutions, or credit unions, that were incurred before or during the emergency;
Eligible personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfecting materials, or other working capital needed to address COVID-19 response.
For additional information about Rebuild VA and how to submit an application, please visit governor.virginia.gov/RebuildVA.
📣#SmallBusiness #TipTuesday: Respond to RFIs & Sources Sought Notices. DYN? @ENERGY& @USGSA is seeking vendor responses on resource-efficient technologies that improve commercial building health and resilience? Interested? Read the RFI to learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xGehK
Webinar: The CMMC Paradigm and Contractor Supply Chain Risk Management Obligations.
🗒Oct. 21, 2020
⏰12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
💻https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2802
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Paradigm and Contractor Supply Chain Risk Management Obligations – What should I do, when and how? Companies seeking to begin or continue doing business with the Defense Department must be at least CMMC Level 1 certified. Cyber security complia...
📣 GSA Schedule Webinar- What's In It For You? Understanding the sales process and how to use the GSA Schedule, identifying GSA eligible entities, competing contract vehicles and potential Schedule partners. #smallbusiness #SmallBusinessWebinar #GSA #GovCon
🗓October 20, 2020
🕙10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💻https://virginiaptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/2891
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is reaffirming its commitment to support small businesses and create “real access to resources and procurement opportunities.” Small Businesses are invited to register for the HHS, OSDBU Listening Lab - "Leveraging your Relationship with Prime Contractors" on October 21, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST. The listening lab will be a live video panel discussion, led by a moderator, consisting of a panel of 3 prime contractor panelists, and a representative from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Federal Procurement Center. For more info and to register: https://www.hhsaccess2success.com/ #HHS #smallbusiness #govcon #training #procurement
COVID-19 Health Advisory Announcement In light of the current COVID-19 health advisory, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has cancelled all 2020 on-site Access2Success Small Business Conferences. The support of the....
Check out October 2020 upcoming events for Free Training Webinars #SmallBiz #GovCon #smallbusinesswebinars
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Registration deadline for this event is today! New Opportunities for the 'New Now' a Virtual DBE/SWaM Opportunity Conference. Scheduled for tomorrow, October 1, 2020 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. Hear from Virginia's leading decision makers about $500 million in subcontract opportunities. For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-hrbt-expansion-project-virtual-dbeswam-opportunity-conference-tickets-119285446983?aff=erelexpmlt #Virginia #govcon #vdot #HamptonRoads #HRBT #SWaM #DBE
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Cheers to accomplishing all of our goals in a fiscal year full of changes and challenges. Special thanks to our Interim Director Tom Miglas for taking leadership when our Director left last August. Shout out to our Operations Team for taking on added responsibilities and getting the job done! Amazing teamwork by all of our counselors in Hampton, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Fairfax and our new Director! And most of all we are grateful for our clients and our strategic partners! New year, new goals start tomorrow!
Dedicated to helping business do business with government, Virginia PTAP has offices in Fairfax, Charlottesville, and Hampton Roads but many of our counselors also meet at other locations throughout our region. Whether you are just getting started or have been contracting with the government for years, we offer a number of services to assist your business in all aspects of government contracting. Virginia PTAP and its cadre of highly experienced consultants can lead your business step-by-step through the contracting process or assist you in any single aspect of it. Our services include: Free Technical Consulting/One-on-One Counseling Feedback on Capabilities Statements Market Research Assistance Proposal Review Set Aside Certification Assistance & more... We also offer valuable tools and opportunities with: Education and Training Partnering Events Subscription Bid Matching Service If you are unsure a counselor can assist, please email us with your questions and we can find out what resources are available!
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