There are business opportunities for women owned businesses in both the federal contracting and commercial sectors. In most cases the business must be certified that they are indeed a Woman Owned (Small) Business. In the federal contracting arena, the Woman …

Build better search filters on the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website.

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.

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 …

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, …

Capability Statements and Statements of Qualification. What are they, what are contracting officers looking for and why do they matter? Join the Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the US Small Business Administration for an informative class designed to make …

Although entering the federal contracting arena can be challenging, there is opportunity for small businesses. Solicitations under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) threshold are set-aside for small businesses reducing the competitive pool. But how do you know if your business …

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.

Alaskan business resources available to Alaskan Veterans.

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 …

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.

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.

The first step in preparing a proposal/bid is to read the solicitation from start to finish. Often this first step is the reason small business owners don’t want to enter the government contracting arena. The packages are large and seem …

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, …

You’ve been told that market research is critical to success in the government contracting arena. The information is out “there” but how to find the needed data? Where do look to determine which agencies are buying what you’re selling? How …

This webinar focuses on how to use the State of Alaska (SoA) Checkbook for purposes of market research. Although the data is much more limited compared to information for federal spending in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), it still …

Best practices and step-by-step instructions for certifying your business as a HUBZone business.

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 …

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.

Do you know what the government is currently purchasing, in which quantities and out of what purchasing office? What contracting method will the agency use? Can the government; whether federal or state, become a viable new client for your business? …

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The mission is to promote job growth, and capital investment to small businesses located in these economically distressed …

New to the arena of government contracting? If yes, then this webinar is a great way to start! In Fiscal Year 2022, the federal government awarded over $14B in contracts in Alaska. This amount did not just go to prime …

Insurance requirements change and so does insurance underwriting. Learn more about standard contractual insurance requirements, unique risks, and insurance obligations.

Competitive bidding through reshaping solicitations, including NAICS code appeals.

Professionals agree: A good capability statement can open doors for your business. But a bad one can just as easily close them. The rule is, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” So our advice is: …

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?

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 …

Taking the time to conduct target market research can help answer questions like: Do you know what the government is currently buying? What goods or services that they need now or within this fiscal year? Should the government, whether federal, …

Part two of a three-part webinar series sponsored by the Alaska PTAC and the Associated General Contractors.

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.

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 …

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.

Many government small business certifications require resumes as supporting documentation. Well-drafted resumes support technical proposals, sell key personnel, and highlight past performance expertise.

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 …

When is the last time that you have updated your SBA profile for the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)? You are required to update your SAM profile yearly, but are you updating the DSBS profile at the same time? If …

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 …

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 …

This video discusses the four phases of the critical debrief process: 1. Decision, 2. Notification, 3. Request and 4. Debriefing.

Section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 provided for the elimination of the VA’s certification program altogether, requiring that all SDVOSBs working with the VA or any other federal agency eventually be certified through SBA.  That …

Tips, to-do’s and what not to-do when responding to a Sources Sought notice.

Using procurement forecast data to get a head start on solicitations.