Learning To Write Winning Proposals And Find Opportunities In Government Contracting



Learning To Write Winning Proposals And Find Opportunities

In Government Contracting

 

REGISTER HERE https://www.govassociation.org/event-5609938

 

Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals.

 

CLASS TIME: Every Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm EST/ 3pm to 5pm PST

LOCATION: Online (Remote access will be emailed to confirmed registrants)

REGISTER HERE https://www.govassociation.org/event-5609938

COST:

*Member: Free

Join: https://www.govassociation.org/join

*Guests/Non-members: $50

 

Opportunity: Finding The Right Contracting Opportunities For Your Business

  • Types of Opportunities (understand the different types of opportunities)
  • Federal Procurement Process (Purchasing Cycle, FAR 7.105, Fiscal Year)
  • How to find Contract Opportunities
  • How to find Past Projects/Awards and why this matters
  • How to find Current Opportunities on the streets right now so I can bid
  • How to find Future Projects (Forecasts)
  • How to find Grant Opportunities
  • Live training on using bid matching software

Proposal Writing – Part I - Understanding The Proposal Regulations

  • Understanding Contracting Vehicles
  • The difference between Solicitations/RFP/RFI/RFQ/Sources Sought/Pre-Sols/IFB
  • How to set up a Preliminary Preparation for Bid/Proposal
  • Getting Teaming/MP/Subcontractors in Place
  • What type of agreements do I need
  • Live training on key agreements usage
  • Reviewing Teaming Agreements
  • NDA & Other Documents
  • Proposal development insights
  • Preparing your Past Performance list

Also, these classes are OPEN to all GCA members, partner members and the public. You're welcome to attend and audit the classes with the CCM students. Join the official CCM program when you're ready to receive all the course material and software.

 

Learn more or enroll in the CCM Program: www.capturemanagement.org

 

CLASS AGENDA: (2 hours)

This is a general agenda guide to the weekly class sessions:

  • 15 minutes of intro, chat, status update, homework review
  • 30 min - 45 min of PowerPoint training on key topics for the week
  • 30 min - 45 min of live training or GovFastTrack training
  • 15 minutes of homework assignments

We cover a new topic each session. We will guide you through our 12 Steps to Winning Government Contract Methodology.

1) ASSESSMENT: Do you have resources? finances, credit, hr/strong staff, talents, mobilization capital

2) STRATEGY: Do you have a strategic plan? short/long term, jv, teaming, mentor protégé, sub, prime

3) EDUCATION: Do you speak governese? Understand contracting language, regulations, policies, standards, etc

4) REGISTRATION: How to get registered for opportunities. What certifications will you need, etc.

5) IMAGE: How's your brand? strong, recognizable, broad, reputation, past performance

6) MARKETING: Capability statement, biz card, website, marketing collateral, brand that speaks to gov't buyers?

7) RELATIONSHIP: Do you have the proper types of relationships in the gov't market. Triangle of relationships

8) OPPORTUNITY: Do you know where to find oppty’s, FBO, bid match, past awards, prospecting, etc?

9) PROPOSAL: Can you write proposals? Can you learn or hire one? technical experts, estimators

10) PERFORMANCE: Can you deliver and perform or do you need subs?

11) COMPLIANCE: Are you DCAA compliant? accounting system, cyber ready, QA program, insurance, bonding?

12) CLOSURE: Successful completion of project? Proper close out? Paid yet? ACO happy?

 

Who Should Attend:

  • Sales professionals
  • CEO, Executives and key decision makers of companies
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Business Development Managers
  • Consultants looking to grow professionally
  • Capture managers looking to gain a competitive edge
  • Contracting professionals and government employees
  • All members of Government Contractors Association
  • Primes, subcontractors, & potential teaming partners
  • New & existing business owners interested in expanding into the government market

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, DOD & Military, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Veterans Affairs, GSA, USPS, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, National Institutes of Health, Census Bureau, Federal Government, State & Local Government


Event Type
Webcast


This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


When
Thu, Mar 7, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET


Cost

Guests/Non-members:  $50.00


Website
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Organizer
Government Contractors Association, Inc.


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