Events
7/27/2022      
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport. 

7/27/2022      
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
This DAU Small Business pricing webinar Audit Process Overview. The presentation will provide an overview of Defense Contract Audit Agency's audit process, the common themes related to most DCAA audits and what contractors can expect during a typical audit. Who Should Attend: government, military, industry and academia.
                    
7/28/2022      
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    
                     
Candid Conversations - 8(a) Program           
7/28/2022      
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program can be a GAME CHANGER for some and a BUST for others. This session is a candid presentation and conversation about; what it takes to qualify for the program, what should a business owner consider before they apply and how to use this program to grow your business.   
          
7/28/2022      
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  
There are many things to consider in whether or not to compete for the award of a federal contract. This class provides a checklist as a tool to accomplish this.    
                 
7/29/2022      
9:30 AM - 12:00PM   
Touted as a "must attend", Dissecting a Request for Quote provides the information and tools to extract the important parts of an RFQ and create useful tools for future RFQ's and RFP's. This workshop is only open to OMWBE state certified firms and is capped at 30 participants. Register early to secure your spot.   
            
7/29/2022      
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM This class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future.
                
Contracting Coffee Hour       
8/3/2022        
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  
Got contracting questions? We have answers!      
             
8/5/2022        
9:00 AM - 12:00PM   
Made possible by OMWBE, this workshop builds on the concepts provided in the popular Dissecting an RFQ workshop. Each student will begin the workshop with an RFP summary, a bid decision, and a schedule, allowing them to focus solely on the actual writing of the proposal. This session is only available to State OMWBE Certified firms and is capped at 30 participants.   
     
8/5/2022        
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  
Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor and SBDC Advisor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.  
        
8/8/2022        
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   
Government Contracting 101 will help you discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can prepare your firm to succeed in the public marketplace.      
                
8/9/2022        
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM      
                       
8/10/2022      
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM     
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 supply chains. This month we will discuss "Doing Business with DLA with an emphasis on the HUBZone Program".             
 
8/10/2022      
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
This DAU Small Business pricing webinar Contract Briefs and Provisional Billing Rates will provide an overview of the benefits for requiring contracts be briefed and what needs to be included in a contract brief and an overview of provisional billing rates (PBR), the purpose of PBR's, and the procedures for establishing the rates. Who Should Attend: government, military, industry and academia.  
                  
8/10/2022      
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  
Did you know the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act applies to your business if you do perform government work on "navigable" waterways?           
    
8/11/2022      
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM            
                 
8/11/2022      
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  
Bechtel Board Room, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd
This monthly program is designed to connect government contractors/subcontractors with like-minded peers and procurement professionals to discuss ideas, challenges, successes and more, to advance their success in the government contracting arena. Each month's facilitated discussion will have a different focus, and any business is welcome to attend.

8/11/2022      
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 
The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses.  
                      
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Future events                                                
National HUBZone Conference 8/31/2022                           
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Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes. 
 
Recorded webinars available 
PTAC provides technical assistance to help Washington businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace. A program of the Thurston Economic Development Council, in partnership with the following subcenters: