Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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REMINDER CANCELLATION NOTICE
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Matchmaker 2020 event is CANCELLED
Refunds will be processed for all registrants and sponsors
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Breaking News from Ocean State Procures!
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The Ocean State Procures
TM
(OSP) Bid Board is going live!
The Rhode Island Division of Purchases is launching the OSP Bid Board for Open Enrollments June 1, 2020
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Open Enrollments (formerly known as Continuous Recruitments) will be posted to the OSP Bid Board, a web-based tool that allows bidders to view, access, and respond to public bids (solicitations). The Bid Board lets vendors submit bids electronically, eliminating paper submissions.
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Vendor Registration and Management is also
LIVE!
Vendors can register, self-manage their account data and add users within their organization. Coming soon, vendors will also be able to view active and archived solicitations, submit bid/proposal responses, process invoices online and view payment records. We strongly encourage Vendors with active business with the State to register at your earliest convenience to transition your contracts into OSP. If you have any questions on the vendor registration process, please contact Proactis at
webprocure.support@perfect.com
or call 1-866-889-8533.
To register, follow the link below:
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SBA Issues New Regulations for Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
The
U.S. Small Business Administration
today published Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting program
regulations
that will provide a free, online certification and eligibility application process for women-owned small businesses and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The timeline for implementation of changes to SBA’s WOSB program has been delayed to accommodate those affected by the current pandemic.
Starting July 15, 2020, SBA will begin to implement changes consistent with the Small Business Act as amended in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
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DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs is conducting a one day “virtual” TKO for
Vendors.
June 23, 2020 from 8AM – 3PM EST
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Utilizing Your Capability Statement
Two federal government sites are allowing businesses to upload capabilities statement to their profiles. For businesses with a GSA schedule, GSA has:
https://discovery.gsa.gov/
Please contact your contracting officer to request that your capabilities statement be added to your profile.
The Department of Education just launched a new vendor engagement system that is utilized by their acquisition staff as they conduct market research and identify needs. The site allows vendors to upload and maintain their capability information in the portal
https://mysbcx.ed.gov/
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For up to date information on workplace reopening guidelines please visit:
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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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Upcoming Webinars
June 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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June 4, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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- Sole-source micro-purchases can make a real difference in your business. This training will show you how a Federal buyer can purchase up to $10,000 from you immediately. Not just products, but services, too! You’ll learn how to create new low-risk offerings that can help you get ahead of the competition. And much more! ...
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Responding to Federal RFPs: Winning Proposals – A Master Webinar Series for Proposal Professionals
June 9, 2020
1:00-2:30 pm
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- In this three-day series, beginning on Tuesday, June 9th, you will learn how to increase your win rate, eliminate challenges and obstacles, boost efficiency at bidding, and stop the cycle of reinventing the wheel! Join Brent Paris for an exciting webinar series sharing the secrets of proposal success. With 23 years of experience, Brent will provide an insider's perspective to help you master the art of winning government bids. Also, Sandy Allbee will share the top compliance secrets of Government RFPs to ensure your proposal is compliant every time! ...
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Fundamentals of Indirect Rates
May 26, 2020
1:00-2:30 pm
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This session will focus on the most common cost pools utilized by government contractors and a single rate approach to indirect rates. We’ll describe the composition of each cost pool, explain the acceptable allocation bases, and walk you through a few calculation examples. Every participant will receive access to an online indirect rate calculator and downloadable tool.
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Advanced Indirect Rates
June 16, 2020
1:00 - 2:30pm
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- In this webinar, Robert Jones of Left Brain Professionals will discuss the common reasons for, and the mechanics of, creating multiple rates. A basic understanding of indirect rates either from work experience or by watching our previous course, Fundamentals of Indirect Rates, is recommended before joining this session. ...
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Advanced CMMC Certified Professional Concepts – 3-Day Series
June 23, 24, 25, 2020
1:00-2:30pm
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There are many parts of CMMC that need to be considered. Organizational audit and strategy, implementation, migration, and monitoring, as well as ongoing operations and cost reductions. How much will this cost, is this worth the trouble, and how is it going to change the way that I do business? These are just some of the questions we will answer in this advanced
CMMC three-day series
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If you are interested in viewing any of the
Govology Webinars contact your PTAC Counselor for login information.
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