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.  Webinars typically take place the first Tuesday of every month from 9-10 a.m. Central Time.

1. Please join the ZOOM meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:

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2. If you prefer to use phone for audio:

United States (Long distance): +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (646) 558-8656
Meeting ID: 115-541-475

September 10 – Finding Opportunities
Pat Dotter, MN Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Finding Federal Contracts can be difficult and time consuming. This session will show you how you can cut your research time significantly. You will learn where and how to find better opportunities! Sites that will be covered include: FedBizOpps, Subnet, state and local procurement sites, subcontracting and more.

SBA 7(j) CYBERSECURITY TRAINING

Take advantage of this free interactive web-based training opportunity. Participants will learn critical cybersecurity concepts and approaches to protecting their resources and intellectual property as well as mandatory federal contracting requirements for prime and subcontractors.

Courses assist 7(j) government contractors understand DFARS 252.204-7012 (Jan 2019) and NIST 800-171 requirements. Individual course enrollment instructions with screenshots provided after participants set-up their User ID/Password and register their 7(j) Eligibility information in the LMS. 

See flyer for registration details and schedule. 

ADVANCED FOUNDATIONS IN CONTRACTING: Federal Contract Readiness

SBA 7(j) provider Ruffin Consulting will be on hand to provide coaching on becoming, maintaining, and managing Federal Contract Readiness. Register to participate in this September 17 training event being held at Barry Auditorium at Concordia College. Review the flyer for more details. 

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.