The Alaska PTAC offers easy access to our library of on-demand webinars covering many essential topics in government contracting, from marketing to certifications to managing contract changes and much more.
These trainings feature experienced PTAC Contract Specialists and industry experts and can be viewed at any time convenient for you!
If you’re interested in more on-demand training opportunities, we recommend the courses offered through Govology.
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AGC Lunch & Learn – Contract Opportunities (Beta SAM gov) Demonstration
Build better search filters on the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website.
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AGC Lunch & Learn – Featuring the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS-NG)
Advanced FPDS search features; conduct searches by agency, by NAICS & PSC codes, DUNS numbers and criteria; how to sort and export the data.
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AGC Lunch & Learn – Reviewing The Buy American Act
In Fiscal Year 2020, the federal government awarded over $26B in contracts in Alaska. This amount did not just go to prime contractors; it involved subcontractors, vendors, transportation, and all levels of supply chain management.
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AGC Lunch & Learn Wage Determinations Overview
Contractors performing service and/or construction contracts for the federal government must comply with a set of labor standards dictated by statutes and regulations. Principal among these is the requirement to pay employees the certain minimum prevailing wages and fringe benefits …
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Avoiding Affiliation Topics and Issues
Affiliation is an insidious topic for small business federal government contractors. It can turn a small business into a large business—sometimes without the business even knowing why. Protecting small business eligibility is vital for federal government contractors. In this presentation, …
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Connecting Business To Government
The Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, funds the Procurement Technical Assistance Program to increase the number of vendors capable of performing on government contracts.
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Connecting Veteran Small Businesses Across Alaska
Alaskan business resources available to Alaskan Veterans.
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Contract Closeouts
Successful contract management requires successful closeout. While many agencies may struggle with this step in the contract lifecycle, businesses often overlooks this step completely. Closing out a contract can be as critical a task as proposing the contract. Receiving the …
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Creating Value Through Small Business Certifications
How a business can qualify for various small business designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB – and what to do once you have a certification.
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Cybersecurity Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide
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.
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Featuring BidMatch, PTAC’s Solicitation Search Tool
One of the most difficult aspects of government contracting is finding the solicitation opportunities. It is difficult to track and search federal, state and local government websites trying to find new jobs up for bid. BidMatch, a solicitation search software, …
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Gain Access to Federal Contracts with HUBZone
Best practices and step-by-step instructions for certifying your business as a HUBZone business.
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Getting Paid on Government Contracts Fresh Strategies on REAs & Claims.
Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Contract Disputes Act (CDA) Claims share many key similarities, but important differences. This webinar will focus on recent developments and explore best strategies for contractors to get paid additional costs and recover time for …
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Government Certifications as Marketing Tools
Certifications are simply value-added marketing tools, and like most tools, their value is dependent upon correct usage. Learn how and when to market your certifications to enhance your business.
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Is Your Current Insurance Policy Sufficient for Potential Contract Performance Risk?
Insurance requirements change and so does insurance underwriting. Learn more about standard contractual insurance requirements, unique risks, and insurance obligations.
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Laying the Ground Rules Shaping a Competition Before the Award
Competitive bidding through reshaping solicitations, including NAICS code appeals.
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Make a Statement Get Noticed! How to Write a Capability Statement
We cover what a capability statement is – and explain why you need one, what it is supposed to accomplish, and what information it should convey.
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Managing Contract Changes
Identifying changes – is the change part of the scope? Change clauses – What’s in your contract? Identifying & tracking costs – what is the internal communication process? What is the external communication process?
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Managing Contract Changes: Part 1
Developing a systematic approach to managing changes in your government contract(s) is critical for cash flow, contract compliance and overall performance. Handling contractual changes correctly can create positive prime/sub relationships as well as prime/owner relationships. The first step is know …
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Moving Forward in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar Series
Part two of a three-part webinar series sponsored by the Alaska PTAC and the Associated General Contractors.
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Overview of the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program
Learn more about the ASMPP, the pros & cons of the program, and how to develop the business relationships that could lead to a successful mentor-protégé relationship.
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Past Performance Leveraging Success to Win Future Awards.
When Shakespeare penned “what’s past is prologue,” he probably wasn’t thinking of federal government contracts. Still, his immortal words carry valuable lessons for small business contractors. In the age of best value procurements, the federal government will often look to …
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Past Proposals a Retrospective Look at the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
The result of the proposal effort is a vast amount of generated data. Review proposal data after the fact to determine its strengths and weaknesses, and apply this knowledge to the next proposal.
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Referencing Resumes Expanding Your Marketing & Proposal Toolkit
Many government small business certifications require resumes as supporting documentation. Well-drafted resumes support technical proposals, sell key personnel, and highlight past performance expertise.
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Scrutinizing Solicitation Evaluation Factors
The purpose of the proposal evaluation process is to provide a mechanism to determine which offers submitted in response to a solicitation best meet the government’s stated needs. Unfortunately, too many businesses only look at the Scope/Statement of Work and …
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Supersize Your SBA Profile
Learn how to make the most of a DSBS profile.
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System for Award Management SAM Registration Walkthrough
The System for Award Management (SAM) registration is a mandatory requirement for entity wanting to receive funds from the federal government. Whether through contract awards, grant awards or financial assistance – you will have to create an individual profile and …
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Teaming Strategies
A teamed approach to government contracting is a good way to expand your capacity and to gain access to jobs that might otherwise be just out of your company reach. A teamed approach could be as simple as a prime/sub …
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The Debrief Processing Flow
This video discusses the four phases of the critical debrief process: 1. Decision, 2. Notification, 3. Request and 4. Debriefing.
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Webinar Wednesday – Responding to Sources Sought Notices
Tips, to-do’s and what not to-do when responding to a Sources Sought notice.
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What’s on the Federal Horizon for FY21? A Look at Procurement Forecasts
Using procurement forecast data to get a head start on solicitations.