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NUWC Division Newport Industry Webinar
Join us for a webinar on Oct 08, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT.
NUWC Leadership will provide an update about NUWC.
This is expected to include the following:
Mr. Ronald Vien (SES)
Captain Chad Hennings
Mr. Steve Lamb
Mr. Mike Geremia
Ms. Sarah Heard
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Doing Business with the VA
Virtual Workshop
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm
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RI PTAC and the Rhode Island District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual outreach event with a Small Business Procurement Specialist from the Veterans Administration Regional Procurement Office. Attend this online presentation and learn about how to become a successful small business vendor with the VA. Q & A session after the presentation.
To register please send your name and company name to: ptac@riptac.org
Prior to the session all registrants will receive a link to participate.
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REMINDER
There is NEVER a fee to register as a government contractor
The first step in pursuing federal government contracts is registering in the System for Award Management (SAM), the federal government’s vendor database. There is not a fee to register with SAM.
For those who’d like help with SAM registrations, certification applications or any other government contracting issue, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers - PTACs provide fee expert assistance with registrations, certifications and all other aspects of government contracting.
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Missile Defense Agency
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Office of Small Business Programs outlines how to do business with MDA. You can easily identify the following in their Missile Defense Agency Newsletter:
- MDA top NAICS codes that businesses can review to see if the MDA buys their products and services.
- TEAMS-Next Small Business Set-Aside acquisition opportunities.
- MDA Prime Contractors list and NAICS areas of interest codes.
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Information Update
Wide Area Workflow: The DoD's Primary Portal for Invoicing
With the new PIEE release (v6.7.0) commercial users have to set up a 6-digit PIN in your user profile in order to submit payment requests or add new roles. In addition, WAWF will send a One Time Password (OTP) through either email or mobile device that needs to be entered as well. The OTP expires after 5 minutes.
Following are instructions you can download, print and follow.
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Prepare for SBA small business programs:
Are you considering applying for any of the SBA's small business programs including: WOSB, 8a, Hubzone, Mentor-Protege. Be prepared to apply by gathering the required documents.
These checklists provide help before you start the application or continuing eligibility process. Each program has unique criteria and thresholds and may request additional supporting information. To make things easier, gather these documents before you start.
To review the checklists for each program click on the below link.
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· Understanding CMMC:
Continuing the path to Cybersecurity Maturity
October 13, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Department of Defense intends to introduce Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements into contracts on a gradual basis starting in their new fiscal year that begins this October 1st. Ultimately, all new DoD contracts will include CMMC requirements. These foundational security requirements will be applicable to every contractor and subcontractor in the Defense Industrial Base, to secure the supply chain and protect our warfighters.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Companies with contracts or business within the Department of Defense Supply Chain– Primes, Subcontractors to a Prime, or lower tiers
- Owners, Managers, Sales, Engineers, Purchasing and System Administrators at manufacturing and other businesses in the DoD Supply Chain
- Managed Services Providers, IT Consultants to manufacturers in the Department of Defense Supply Chain
- NOTE: Registration is limited to companies in the DoD supply chain.
For more information and to register:
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Rhode Island PTAC
Staff contact information
Melody Weeks PTAC Program Manager
(401) 528-9619 email: melody.weeks@commerceri.com
Kaileigh Carroll PTAC Counselor
(401) 528-9466 email: kaileigh.carroll@commerceri.com
Charlene Bouthillette, Program Coordinator
(401) 278-9129 email: charlene.bouthillette@commerceri.com
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Upcoming Webinars
October 2020
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RI PTAC subscribes to Govology, a government contracting training webinar service and our subscription benefits you!
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October 1, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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Making the move to government-funded construction projects, with certified payroll reporting requirements, can be intimidating and overwhelming for the contractor, their office staff, and the accounting professionals who support them. Certified payroll/prevailing wage requirements are complex with Federal, State, Local, and electronic filing requirements and can lead to major problems if you aren’t careful.
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October 6, 2020
1:00-2:30 pm
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Improving contract profitability and minimizing audit headaches can be as simple as understanding the differences between non-billable costs and unallowable costs. This webinar will dive into the concepts and principles of unallowable costs, discuss the common issues and regulations as well as share best practices for the treatment of unallowable costs.
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October 8, 2020
1:00 - 2:30pm
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The SBIR/STTR Program could be a very valuable source of non-dilutive capital for your innovative small business. This series will take companies interested in winning contracts and grants via the SBIR/STTR program through all the critical elements that lead to success. ... |
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Federal Contractors’ Evolving Cybersecurity Requirements
October 20, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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We know that the CMMC is going to be a mandatory element for anyone who wants to work with the Department of Defense. Knowing what is required and needed for your company is as important as knowing your proprietary and confidential information is safe from unscrupulous hackers or inadvertent mishaps. In this course, you will learn about the different cybersecurity requirements for DoD contractors, what they mean, and much more. |
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October 22, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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Join us and learn how to get on the fast track to the federal wins you deserve. You will learn some of the secrets Judy Bradt teaches her clients to tap free intelligence hidden in plain sight so you can position to win the trust – and the business – of federal clients and get in front of the right people before the competition even knows you're there |
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Timekeeping and Labor Distribution
October 27, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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Labor is the number one expense of most companies and the largest expense to the government when purchasing supplies and services. This is why timekeeping is so important for an organization. This webinar will cover the components of a timekeeping system, methods for total time accounting as well as the in's and out's of labor distribution, it's effects on financial reporting, and viable timekeeping solutions |
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October 29, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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If you think the research tax credit doesn’t apply to your company or you believe you’re already maximizing it, this webinar is for you. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to take your costs (including overlooked costs such as bid and proposal time and cost overruns) tied to your government projects and turn them into profit that will help your bottom line. |
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If you are interested in viewing any of the above
Govology Webinars contact your PTAC Counselor for
log-in information.
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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Monthly
SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various military supply chains.
Hear directly from experts at the diverse buying commands as they discuss the DLA Small Business Program and requirements, which include procuring military spare parts, food, fuel, uniforms, medical supplies, and construction material for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, 10 combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations.
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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Resource Information for Small Business Assistance
COVID-19 Info Line: (401) 521-HELP
Please visit the Commerce website for information about programs and initiatives available for businesses
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The Restore RI grant program provides grants from $1,500 to $15,000 to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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