The Federal Business Opportunities website, known as FedBizOpps or FBO, has been moved to the Beta.SAM.gov platform with a new name – Contract Opportunities.

A walk-through of the new Contract Opportunities system, and how to set up the functionality of the old FBO in the new portal on Beta.SAM.gov.

Join Jody King, Alaska PTAC Contract Specialist, for a guided walkthrough of the new features and updated functions of the System for Award Management (SAM) website. The merger of the Beta.SAM and SAM websites as well as the revised look …

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

Advanced FPDS search features; conduct searches by agency, by NAICS & PSC codes, DUNS numbers and criteria; how to sort and export the data.

The differences between commercial and government contracts, registrations and certifications needed to obtain federal contracts, where to find the government solicitations, and the next steps to pursue government contracts.

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.

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.

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.

Which Level of maturity will most likely apply to your company, key requirements, considerations for costs of CMMC certification, and practical steps and resources.

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, …

Market research is critical to success in the government contracting arena. The FPDS-NG is a great (and free) tool to use for conducting market research.

Considerations for Alaska moving into the Forest Service’s Northwest Zone, USFS procurement forecast, highlighted opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 …

Learn how to make the most of a DSBS profile.

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

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.