23rd Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Virtual Training Week
Welcome to the 2022 SADBOC Government Procurement Virtual Training Week!
The annual SADBOC fair is Virtual for this year, similar to last year's fair.
We have scheduled workshops to help you grow and compete on government contracts. The workshops are being hosted by the MN PTAC on their WebEx platform. Different organizations will be presenting timely topics and time-tested basics.
The fair runs Monday through Thursday with different classes on the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST
SADBOC is FREE! Attend as many of the workshops as you want!
We are focused on making this virtual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair benefit your business. Your business is important to the success of our procuring agencies and prime contractors.
Completed program with workshop links will be emailed to registered attendees!
Matchmaking: Friday, April 29th. Registration for the matchmaking will open on April 7th.
This event is hosted by the Federal Executive Board of Minnesota, in cooperation with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center and U.S. Small Business Administration.
Program sessions include:
Day One:
Infrastructure Bill Overview
The Basics of Selling to the Government
Selling to the State of Minnesota
General Services Administration (GSA) What You Need to Know
Getting Registered in SAM.gov the Right Way
Finding Opportunities
Day Two:
Small Business Needs Big CyberSecurity
Performing through a Pandemic: Contract Performance in the Era of COVID
Tips and Traps for Small Business Government Contractors
Starting a Small Business in Minnesota
Local Contracting Opportunities Through HUD-Funded Grantees
Federal Agency Procurement Forecast Panel - USACE, HHS, ED, 934th AW
Day Three:
Federal Wage and Hour Laws in COVID Times
Proposal Development
Contract Audit and Administration (Project Close-Out/Past Performance/CPARs) - Per FAR 42
Access to Capital
Pitch Yourself! – Preparing for Matchmaking
State & Local Government Agency Procurement Forecast Panel - MN Admin, MnDOT, Minneapolis, MetCouncil
Day Four:
Federal Certifications (8(a); HUBZone; WOSB/EDWOSB)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
State of MN Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran Owned (TG/ED/VO)
CERT Certification Program Overview
MBE & WBE (Corporate) Certification for Minority or Women Owned Businesses
Prime Contractor Panel - Successful Subcontracting
