The Administration recently announced plans to increase contracting with small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) by 50% in the coming years. But this increased emphasis on SDB contracting is likely to come with additional enforcement, including new SDB status protests, making it …

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSBs) self-certification is now a thing of the past. Effective October 15, 2020, all WOSBs must go through the SBA’s free certification process at wosb.certify.sba.gov or get certified by an approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC). This change is the result …

Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) is a web-based Forest Service application designed to administer preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs – formerly referred to as Emergency Equipment Rental Agreements or EERAs). This training covers all the steps needed to successfully get …

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 …

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? …

In this webinar, government contracting attorney Shane McCall and Govology Legal Analyst Steven Koprince will cover the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2022, including new small business rules, recent domestic preference changes under the Buy American Act, key provisions …

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 …

Reading and understanding government solicitations can sometimes be daunting, especially if you are new to the government marketplace. This webinar will teach you how to review, analyze, and break down a government solicitation to ensure your proposal is responsive and …

In today’s increasingly competitive federal market, protests are almost inevitable. Have you ever received an award notice, only to be told several days later that the contract is on hold, all because of a bid protest filed by a disgruntled …

In this webinar, you will learn the ins and outs of reverse auctions in federal procurement. You’ll understand what they are and when it may be appropriate to use them. You will also learn to manage your reverse auction practice …

If you’re interested in pursuing government market opportunities or have already started but are struggling to gain traction, this webinar is for you. In this training, Govology Co-Founder Carroll Bernard will teach you how to effectively prepare and win contracts …

Wondering what contracts might be coming up for the new fiscal year? Want to know how to find out? Public Law 100-656, the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988, amended the Small Business Act to place new emphasis on acquisition …

The DoD Mentor Protégé Program allows large businesses to assist small businesses in developing and enhancing skills, capabilities, and efficiencies. As a result, small businesses can participate more effectively in the federal government, successfully perform contract work and be value-added …

This class offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. 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 …

The Department of the Army procures over $24 billion of products and services annually from small businesses, ranging from commercially available items to research and development for military-specific weapons systems platforms. Being “procurement ready” is key to successfully competing for …

When it comes to effective communication, the government and industry often get it wrong. Misconceptions and misunderstandings abound and can prove very costly for contractors. In this webinar, government contracts attorney Shane McCall debunks some of the most common myths …

CMMC has gone through many changes over the past few years. Join us to hear about the all of the CMMC updates, what to expect in the future, and what you can do now to prepare for CMMC 2.0. Presented by The CORE …

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 …

This in-depth training presentation is for individuals unfamiliar with the NASA SEWP V contract as well as for anyone looking for a refresher. In this webinar you will learn: – What is NASA SEWP – Which Federal agencies use SEWP …