Build Your Business With Contracting For Women Business Owners

August 14th – Module 1: Introduction to Government Contracting – Understanding the fundamentals: government procurement process, types of contracts, and key stakeholders – Identifying opportunities: researching government agencies, contract databases, and market analysis – Navigating regulations and certifications: FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), SBA programs, and socio-economic considerations.

August 21st – Module 2: Proposal Development and Evaluation – Preparing winning proposals: understanding requirements, structuring proposals, and addressing evaluation criteria – Pricing strategies: cost estimation, pricing models, and profit analysis – Proposal submission and post-submission activities: debriefings, negotiations, and contract award process.

August 28th – Module 3: Compliance and Contract Management – Compliance essentials: ethics, conflicts of interest, and legal considerations – Contract administration: roles and responsibilities, performance monitoring, and deliverable management – Change orders and contract modifications: understanding the process and implications.

September 4th – Module 4: Growth Strategies and Business Development – Developing a government contracting strategy: market positioning, teaming agreements, and subcontracting – Marketing and relationship building: effective networking, attending government events, and leveraging social media – Expanding opportunities: pursuing small business set-asides, joint ventures, and international contracting.

Facilitator: Dr. Dene Starks.