Please make plans to attend this important training session on

“Government Contracting Basics- System for Award Management

& SBA Small Business Search”

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Topics include:

• Introduction to COC APEX Accelerator and services provided

Government Contracting

• Understanding the Language

• How to get started in government business: Is it right for you?

• IRS Business Structure: SAM define vs. IRS filing; what is an LLC Operating Agreement?

• What’s now: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA); Foreign Entities

• Cybersecurity: “Secure Future Contracts”; Cyber Self Assessments (CMMC Level 1 & Level 2 (Lower); Don’t Delay!!!

• Acquisition Methods & Types of Contracts

• “Why did I lose my bid?”: Federal Government Contract Debriefing: A valuable opportunity!

• CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System)

• SAM.gov: Navigating through updated website (“Agree to the Updated Terms of Use”); Workspace, Entity Search, Contract Opportunities (Bid search), & Registration Process Part I (Validation-Documentation); Registration Modules (Business, Taxpayer, Business Types, etc.)

• Login.gov (secure sign in service): Overview

• UEI, Tax ID Number, CAGE Code: “What is it & why do I need one?” CAGE- Reasons for Rejection

• SAM Entity Administrator Appointment Letter: How to locate template; create FSD Incident

• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), SBA Size Standards & Affiliations

• Exploring FSD (Federal Service Desk) portal

• SCAMS- “Don’t take the Bait”: Schemes targeting small businesses

• Capability Statement: The Essential Requirement! “What is it and why you should have one?”

• SBA SBS  (Small Business Search) Profile: New Portal-Big Changes!!  Imperative!!