Responding Successfully to Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Topics include: Government buying procedures, subcontracting, multiple award schedules, understanding common types of solicitations and standard forms, preparation, proposal response, and negotiations
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
400 Edwards St, Shreveport LA 71101
Cost is FREE
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Government buying procedures, subcontracting, multiple award schedules, understanding common types of solicitations and standard forms, preparation, proposal response, and negotiations.
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Topics include: Government lingo, acquisition procedures, market research, targeting tips (who, what, when, where, how), marketing materials (capabilities statements, business cards, website, etc.), successful marketing strategies, Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), and more
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program
*For Research and Development companies/NAICS 541711 and 541712. The Federal government awards financing for early stage R&D at small tech companies. Topics: Overview of the program, Phases, award data, considerations, process, pitfalls, and best practices
Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:00am – 11:00 am
Shreveport Chamber Plaza
400 Edwards St, Shreveport LA 71101
Cost is FREE
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday May 16, 2019 in Shreveport Bossier
North LA Regional Technology Event
Full-day event focused on Small Business Innovation:
SBIR & STTR Programs, Plus State Based Entrepreneur Offerings
Presented by Louisiana Technology Transfer Office and the SBIR Consortium (SBIRC)
Part of the LA FAST (Federal and State Technology) Program in conjunction with
the U.S. Small Business Administration
HOSTED BY:
Academic Success Center at Bossier Parish Community College
STEM Building, at the National Cyber Research Park
6300 Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111
Corporate Sponsors: Praeses and Radiance Technologies
Workshop portion conducted by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting
Come learn how your R&D capabilities and innovative ideas can become reality!!
• SBIR-STTR updates
• Intellectual property and SBIR
• Access to federal labs (NASA, etc.)
• Commercialization training
• Proposal preparation
• State resources you can use
• Industry/university partnerships
• Networking
More information coming soon on agenda, registration,etc.
BONUS – Pre-Event Reception
Join us on Wednesday May 15th from 5:30 to 7:30PM
Enjoy food, spirits (cash bar) and quality networking,
thanks to: SBIRC, Praeses, & Radiance Technologies
Location to be announced
Reverse Vendor Fair: Opportunity for small businesses to come and visit one-on-one with area purchasing officials from multiple agencies. To date we have representatives from:
Air Force Global Strike Command
Barksdale AFB 2d Contracting Squadron
Barksdale Exchange (Army & Air Force Exchange Service)
US Small Business Administration
Louisiana Economic Development Set-Aside and Resource Programs
Caddo Parish Purchasing
Caddo Parish Schools Purchasing
City of Shreveport Purchasing
City of Bossier Purchasing
City of Shreveport Fair Share Program
Wieland Construction (sub-contracting opportunities)
More to follow. The www.nwlaptac.org website will be updated as more confirmations come in. Please make sure to bring business cards and capabilities statements.
Topic: Introduction to government contracting, certifications for set-asides, and locating opportunities
Come celebrate National PTAC Day with us!
Schedule of events:
9:00am Registration and coffee social
9:30am Morning Session – How to sell your products and services to government agencies, rules, registrations, certifications for small businesses, and locating opportunities
11:30am Bring Your Own Brown Bag! Visit one of our many downtown restaurants, pick up your favorite to-go and join us for lunch and a brief overview of what is PTAC and how we can help
1:00pm Afternoon Session – Marketing your business to government agencies. Proven tips and tricks to getting your foot in the door.
Please register for morning and afternoon sessions separately.
Come celebrate National PTAC Day with us!
Schedule of events:
9:00am Registration and coffee social
9:30am Morning Session – How to sell your products and services to government agencies, rules, registrations, certifications for small businesses, and locating opportunities
11:30am Bring Your Own Brown Bag! Visit one of our many downtown restaurants, pick up your favorite to-go and join us for lunch and a brief overview of what is PTAC and how we can help
1:00pm Afternoon Session – Marketing your business to government agencies. Proven tips and tricks to getting your foot in the door.
Please register for morning and afternoon sessions separately.
Doing Business with Barksdale AFB – Informational Meeting and Matchmaking
Speaker: Marla Poirier, Director of Business Operations 2nd Contracting Squadron
Afterward, there will opportunities for matchmaking with representatives from 2CONS, Construction-, Services-, Commodities-, and Government Purchase Card-specific areas of procurement.