Training & Events

UPCOMING PROCUREMENT WEBINARS - UPDATED REGULARLY:

Monthly Webinar Log-in Instructions

The following series of webinars are hosted in partnership with MN PTAC, North Dakota and South Dakota PTACs, and SBA District Offices. Webinars typically take place the first Tuesday of every month from 9-10 a.m. Central Time.

December 1 – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & State Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
Gary Archamboult, Program Director – SD SBIR
REGISTRATION: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJIlcOqvrj0uvqJ0Vmn1QmM397gL4E_PuQ
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the State Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are mandated by Congress and reserve $3B annually for small businesses to develop innovative new products and processes. Each year, 6,000 companies win grants or contracts from one of the eleven participating federal agencies to advance solutions to identified problems into innovative products. This webinar will acquaint you with the programs, their goals, and how to become involved.

January 5 – Are You Up-to-Date? Changes in Government Contracting
Karen Dougherty, SD PTAC
REGISTRATION: https://und.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WFu5y_9QNGHeKz-ggSK2A
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

Changes within government contracting are inevitable. Learn about the migration of SAM.gov to beta.SAM.gov, and other changes that may affect how your business works with the Federal Government. This webinar will discuss things you need to do to stay up-to-date and contract ready.

February 2 – Legislative Update: Changes Effecting Government Contracting
Tim Connelly, Law Office of Tim Connelly PLLC
REGISTRATION: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvduuurDkjE9JhWkXURn__DWHso9k831Qo
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time

Government contracting laws and regulations often do not follow commercial contracting rules and are constantly changing. This class will focus on contract interpretation developments, recent fraud enforcement cases, and new court decisions and regulations impacting how small business government contractors bid on and perform contracts with government agencies.

GOVOLOGY WEBINARS

As one of our clients, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinars available through Govology. Review the list of dates, times, and topics, read the event flyer for more details and then contact us to get the access code and get registered today!

How to Set Up and Update Your SAM.GOV Profile - Dec. 1 @ 12pm
Federal Contractors' Evoloving Cybersecurity Requirements - Dec. 3 @ 12pm
Preparing the Incurred Cost Proposal - Dec. 8 @ 12pm
Size and Affiliation: Is Your Business Actually Small? - Dec. 10 @ 12pm
Government Contracts Year-End Review 2020 - Dec. 15 @ 12pm

7(j) VIRTUAL EVENTS

Plan to attend SBA 8(a) live webcasts to help you grow your business. Access SBA's training through an innovative new platform with industry experts you know and follow. Learn more and get signed up today!

Connecting with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Primes (December 1) - In this webinar, you will learn about the MDA Small Business Advocacy Council; MDA Acquisitions; SBA subcontracting updates; and, various participating MDA prime contractors.
Government Contracting 101 (December 8) – Find out if government contracting is an option for you; the basics of how to start in government contracting; how to market your business in government contracting; and, learn more about solicitations, teaming, and contracts in this webinar!

CYBERSECURITY TRAINING VIDEO

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how government contractors can achieve compliance with the cybersecurity requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), specifically Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012, entitled “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.”

To directly register for ND PTAC sponsored events visit our calendar.