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SUMMARY:How To Do Business With GSA
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the largest buyers in the United States government? And that the US government is also the world’s largest buyer of goods and services?  Please join the Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator and GSA as we present a comprehensive overview of GSA\, which includes an Agency Overview of how the Public Buildings Service (PBS) and the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) do business\, a description of the GSA Multiple Award Schedules Program\, how to use the Small Business Search (SBS) to your advantage\, and more. \nPresenter: Mrs. Claudia Hadley\, Small Business Specialist\nOffice of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization\nU.S. General Services Administration
URL:https://sw.edu/apex/event/how-to-do-business-with-gsa-2/
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SUMMARY:Mentor Protege Programs
DESCRIPTION:In this 1 hour virtual class\, you will learn the ins and outs of the popular SBA and DOD Mentor Protégé Programs and get answers to these\, and many more\, burning questions: \n\nWhat are the SBA’s and DOD’s Mentor/Protégé Program (MPP)?\nWhat are the benefits for small businesses of participating in MPP?\nDoes my business qualify?\nIf I form a joint venture under the MPP will my business still be considered small?\n\nSpeakers: \nRichard Arnholt\, Member at Bass\, Berry & Sims\, a law firm in Washington\, DC\, advises government contract clients in a wide range of matters\, including litigation\, investigations\, counseling\, and transactions. In particular\, he has extensive experience counseling clients on the complex ethics and compliance obligations required of government contractors and grant recipients; assisting companies and individuals faced with suspension or debarment by a number of government agencies; filing and defending against bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO)\, Court of Federal Claims\, and the Federal Circuit; and government contracts-related litigation such as prime/sub disputes and defending against False Claims Act (FCA) allegations. \nSylvia Yi\,  Counsel at Bass\, Berry & Sims represents businesses across a broad range of sectors as they move through the contracting process with federal\, state and local governments\, and when they engage in international transactions. Sylvia counsels public and private companies on day to day compliance challenges and has a particular focus on mergers & acquisitions involving government contractors. She is a regular contributor to the firm’s GovCon & Trade Blog\, where she provides insight on the demanding and ever-changing regulatory environment.
URL:https://sw.edu/apex/event/mentor-protege-programs-3/
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SUMMARY:How to Get on MAS ( Multiple Award Schedule)
DESCRIPTION:The GSA Schedule (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial firms providing federal\, state\, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services at volume discount pricing. Join this training that will outline\, in plain language\, the GSA Schedule Program and help your small business understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule. \nLearning Objectives:Gain insight into the benefits of getting on the GSA MAS \n\nHow to find the right Special Item Number(s) for your company\nThe GSA MAS solicitation\nThe roadmap to the paperwork process\nHow to assemble the offer at the GSA eOffer website\n\nPresenter: Mrs. Claudia Hadley\, Small Business Specialist \nOffice of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization \nU.S. General Services Administration
URL:https://sw.edu/apex/event/how-to-get-on-mas-multiple-award-schedule/
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