News

Meet the USPTO: New Developments in Subject Matter Eligibility 

5/17/2023      9:00 AM - 2:00 PM                 

Celebrate World IP Day by learning about changes in patent eligibility!     

ERDC: Partnering to Advance Civil Works R&D         

5/23/2023      12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

This virtual event will introduce significant new opportunities to collaborate with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in the development and advancement of Civil Works solutions.

Steps Leading to a Federal Contract  

5/23/2023      2:00 PM - 4:30 PM    

The federal government's contract award process is like nothing you've experienced before.

There are multiple steps to complete to compete and be awarded a federal contract. You will learn:

• Each required step to complete for a federal contract
• Efficiency Tips and Tricks
• How to get solicitations as soon as they are posted on sam.gov
• Two extra bonus topics regarding post-award (debriefs & contractor performance evaluations)

Meet the Local Buyers           

5/25/2023      12:00 PM - 3:00 PM   

801 W Riverside Ave, Suite 100 Spokane WA 99201-0908   

Would you like to do business with local agencies? Please join PTAC to learn more about each agency, find out what opportunities are coming up, where to be registered, and more.

Indirect Cost Rate Q&A         

5/25/2023      9:00 AM - 12:00 PM             

Do you have questions about Indirect Cost Rates in relation to Government Contracting?

Please join us to hear from a CPA specializing in indirect cost rate audit questions related to your business. The CAP will explain the basics of Indirect Costs Rates and then answer questions.

MONTHLY SESSIONS

Contracting Coffee Hour, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6/7/2023   

Got contracting questions? We have answers!

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 6/1/2023

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. 

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 6/2/2023

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, and roundtable 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.

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 5/31/2023

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.

Doing Business with the state – DES, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 5/18/2023

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.          

TRADESHOWS

Meet the Agencies - Clallam  5/18/2023

SAME PNW Small Business Outreach + Industry Day (Portland

Oregon)     6/5/2023 – 6/7/2023

Regional Contracting Forum  9/20/2023

North Puget Sound Contracting Conference 10/26/2023

Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government         11/2/2023

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