Florida Procurement
Technical Assistance Center
September 2019
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Florida PTAC at UCF provides high-value, confidential consulting at no cost to help small and medium for-profit businesses, located in Central Florida, research and bid on government contracts from the Department of Defense, other federal, state, and local agencies, and prime contractors.
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FBO.gov is transitioning to beta.SAM.gov. FedBizOpps.gov (FBO.gov) will be decommissioned and its critical functionality will be transitioned into beta.SAM.gov in the first quarter of the 2020 fiscal year. Access the fact sheet that contains important information that current FBO.gov users need to know.
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Upcoming PTAC Sponsored Events
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Let the Florida PTAC at UCF be your
source for educational workshops
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Government Contracting Series
Growth Planning for Government Contractors -
October 9
Subcontracting and Teaming -
October 16
Marketing to the Government -
October 30
Wednesdays | 9:00AM - 11:00AM
National Entrepreneur Center
- located inside Orlando Fashion Square Mall
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SBA Series
Build Capacity using the "All Small"
Mentor-Protégé
program -
October 9
SBA Resources for Veterans -
November 13
Federal Certifications Managed by SBA -
December 11
Wednesdays | 1:00PM - 4:00PM
National Entrepreneur Center
- located inside Orlando Fashion Square Mall
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Regional Government Contracting Events
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Florida Simulation Summit 2019
Join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the National Center for Simulation for a day of networking, presentations, and demos centered around simulation technology.
The summit highlights the strong progress, synergy and development of Central Florida’s multibillion-dollar Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) industry as a showcase to the state, nation and beyond. The industry has strong roots in the defense sector and over time has diversified into other clusters such as life sciences, healthcare, sports, gaming and engineering.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL
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Gulf Coast Industry Connection
This annual event helps bridge the gap between large and small businesses as well as government agencies. It allows businesses of all sizes and classifications to network and promote their products and services to the Marine and Electric Power Industries as well as Aerospace.
Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Lyman Community Center | Gulfport, MS
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NASA Business Opportunity Expo
The NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2019 is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing, and Canaveral Port Authority. This year the Expo will feature approximately 200 business and government exhibitors and highlight Women-Owned Small Businesses and other socioeconomic categories.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Port Canaveral, Terminal 10 | Port Canaveral, FL
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21st Annual Reverse Trade Show
This unique opportunity is brought to you by the Central Florida Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. Meet, greet and connect with governmental purchasing professionals from various east coast and central Florida governmental agencies, counties, cities, school boards, airports, special districts and other governmental agencies. Approximately 25 government agencies are expected to attend!
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Maitland Civic Center | Maitland, FL
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How to Do Business with Greater
Orlando Aviation Authority
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's Small Business Development Department ensures the active participation of small, minority, women, veteran, and locally owned small businesses. Come learn how to do business with GOAA and network with other small businesses.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Hyatt Regency | Orlando, FL
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How to Do Business with Orange County
Every third Wednesday of each month
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U.S. Army
PALT Session Schedule
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Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division
PALT session Schedule
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Mark your calendars now
for these 2020 events!
GovCon 2020 Small Business Summit
March 11-12, 2020 | Tampa
RTS 2020 - Florida PTAC at UCF Reverse Trade Show
April 23, 2020 | Orlando
Florida 8(a) Alliance 2020 Federal Contracting Conference
May 27-28, 2020 | Orlando
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September is National Preparedness Month
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Entrepreneurs Need to Prepare for Natural Disaster - the Time is Now
Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator with the U.S. Small Business Administration sent out the following reminder...
September is National Preparedness Month. I view this as not a celebration, but as a critical reminder for entrepreneurs across the Southeast of how important it is to be prepared in case of any natural disaster, whether it is a hurricane, tornado, wild fire, algae bloom – the list goes on. In order for a small business to survive a natural disaster, it must be prepared.
When national emergencies or natural disasters occur, supplies and services need to be rushed to affected areas quickly. Small businesses can contract with the federal government to assist in relief and recovery efforts following a major disaster. Would your small business be prepared to help during a disaster?
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Do You Have A Procurement Specialist?
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Government Contracting Services are offered by the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of Central Florida (Florida PTAC at UCF). Florida PTAC offers high-value, confidential, one-on-one consulting, at no cost, to help Florida businesses prepare, research, and bid on government contracts. Our Procurement Specialists are knowledgeable, experienced and eager to assist you in making selling to the government less complicated and more profitable. PTAC can also help with small business certification process analysis such as 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned.
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Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center
at the University of Central Florida
407.420.4430
PTAC Program Coordinator
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Florida PTAC at UCF | 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A20, Orlando, FL 32803
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This Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
The Florida SBDC at UCF is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Jean Hill at 407-420-4430 or email jean.hill@ucf.edu.
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