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.
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.
March 2 – Construction Contract Vehicles
Angela B. Klein; Graham D. Pritchett; Bernie Clemens REGISTRATION: https://und.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0LiKfbhhSFGmOgxx6B_gIw.
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time
Learn how the Air Force meets their construction requirements with construction specific
contracting vehicles – SABER; MACC and MATOC. Understand what these contracts are,
how they are different and how you can be ready when they are open for new contractors.
March 16 – Davis Bacon Requirements and the Service Contract Act Requirements
Corey Walton, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
REGISTRATION: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdOquqTkvHtR_yLhX18JmDJy_ZZ9vMNQN
9 – 10 a.m. Central Time
The wage and hour session will offer an overview of the Service Contract Act and federal
Davis-Bacon laws and the everyday application of these laws in the workplace. The
webinar will cover the issues central to government contract compliance including
prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements, completing certified payrolls, specific
record keeping requirements and guidelines for the correct payment of overtime. This
session will also include a discussion on the problem areas most common in government
contract compliance.
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!
- REAs and Claims: Key Strategies for Contractor Compensation - Jan. 19 @ 12pm
- How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy – 8 Core Activities - Jan. 21 @ 12 pm
- How the SBIR & STTR Program Can Benefit Small Innovative Companies - Jan. 26 @ 12pm
- Simplified Acquisition: Simply Awesome - Feb. 2 @ 12pm
- Essentials of Compliant Subcontracting for Prime Contractors (2021 Update) - Feb. 4 @ 12pm
- PPP Forgiveness, Indirect Rates & The Incurred Cost Proposal - Feb. 9 @ 12pm
- Still a Game Changer: The SBA's All Small Mentor-Protege Program (2021 Update) - Feb. 11 @ 12pm
- Intro to Teaming (2021 Update) - Feb. 16 @ 12pm
- The Federal Acquisition Regulation 101 (2021 Update) - Feb. 17 @ 12pm
- Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process - Feb. 18 @ 12pm
- Asserting Bid Protests: A Contractors Guide for Getting the Contracts You Deserve - Feb. 23 @ 12pm
- Wide Area Workflow (2021 Update) - The DoD's Primary Portal for Invoicing - Feb. 25 @ 12pm
SBA 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Training
Who can participate? Small business owners who; are certified 8(a) participants, have a HUBZone certified small business, have an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business, have a small business located in areas of high unemployment or low income, or have a small business owned by low income individuals.
- January On-Line Government Contracting Training: Just like a class you’d attend in person, courses are taught by a live instructor on a scheduled day and time. Participants will become part of a virtual classroom where you can ask questions, seek guidance and participate in class discussions on a broad range of topics. Register now for classes throughout January.
- February On-Line Government Contracting Training: During this training participants will receive course materials in advance, participate in real time using a broadband connection and interact directly with the instructor and their peers. Participants will link to an instructor in a live, real-time, interactive learning experience. Register today for classes throughout February.
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.