Procurements made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures are one of the easiest ways for Government agencies to purchase supplies and services including construction and research and development and they obligate billions of dollars every fiscal year when using this method. On top of that, more of these dollars are awarded to small business concerns every year than to non-small businesses. That's just the start of why we refer to these purcha...

2014 Fall Education Series Session II--What's Your Marketing Plan for FY2015? Now that the fiscal year has started, what isyour plan for pursuing federal opportunities? Learn from the insiders about business development and professional strategies for pursuing and engaging the federal government in FY15 focusing on the 3 P's--Positioning, Professional, Personal.

Gain valuable contracting perspective and insight directly from the source. Aberdeen Proving Ground is an important Maryland U.S. Army contracting center located within an hour's drive of Howard County. Exhibits will include information from the small business office, Aberdeen Proving Ground and Tech Council. 7:30 am - Registration & Hot Buffet Breakfast 8:00 am- 10:00 am - Presentation