The Contract Opportunities Center presents

“Government Contracting Basics- SAM & SBA Dynamic Small Business Search”

 

Topics will include:

 

Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator

• 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: Classification (Defined) vs. IRS filing

• Acquisition Methods & Types of Contracts

• Federal Government Contract Debriefing: A valuable opportunity!

• CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System)

• SAM.gov: Navigating through website; Workspace, Entity Search, Contract Opportunities (Bid search), Responsibility/Qualification (FAPIIS) & Registration Process Part I (Documentation)

• Login.gov: Overview; Manage Accounts, Verify Your identity

• UEI, Tax ID Number, CAGE Code

• SAM Administrative Notarized 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: Schemes targeting small businesses

• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) / SBA Profile