All Things of Interest to the Government Contracting Community
Contracting Cornucopia Agenda
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Schedule: Seminar / MatchMaker
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM: Arrive and sign-up for Matchmaking Appointments
9:00 AM - 12:10 PM: Speakers and Matchmaking Appointments
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM: Complimentary Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Speakers and Matchmaking
Schedule: Seminar / MatchMaker / Expo
8:00 AM Arrive to set up table
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM: Sign-up for Matchmaking Appointments
9:00 AM -12:10 PM: Speakers and Matchmaking Appointments
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM: MatchMaker Walk through
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM: Complimentary Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Speakers and Matchmaking
Participating Agency Procurement Interests
National Sciences Foundation
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (ACI)
Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF)
Computer and Network Systems (CNS)
Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS)
Integrative Activities (OIA)
International Science and Engineering (OISE)
Engineering (ENG)
Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET)
Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS)
Engineering Education and Centers (EEC)
Chemistry (CHE)
Materials Research (DMR)
Biological Sciences (BIO)
Geosciences (GEO)
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Earth Sciences (EAR)
Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Polar Programs (PLR)
DoD Washington Headquarters Services:
Manages the procurement programs essential to the mission of WHS, the Office of the Director of Administration and Management and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Programs support Pentagon Renovation, construction, professional and other services, commodities and supplies, major communication and information technology systems, and special programs totaling over $1.5 billion a year.
Department of Interior:
Procurement Opportunities: We couldn't find a category that the Department of Interior doesn't buy: Construction, Medical and Everything Else Imaginable.
In FY2015, the Department awarded over 50% of its eligible prime contract dollars to small businesses, the annual FY2015 budget is about $12 billion. The Department is committed to increasing prime contract awards and subcontract awards to the small business community.
Air Force: some categories of interest:
Facilities Support Services
Other Support Activities
Commercial and Institutional
Food Services and Contractors
Advertising Agencies
General Medical And Supplies
Telephone Apperatus
Highway Street and Bridges
Flight Training
Other Electronics
ARMY: some categories of interest:
Intelligence Security Information Systems
Military/Civil Works
Construction Projects
Environmental Projects
Research
Medical Supplies and Health Care Equipment
Professional Services
Combat and Information Systems
Installation Supplies and Services
The Boeing Company: some categories of interest:
• Aerospace support – maintenance and modification labor, repair and overhaul services, spares, training services, engineering services, ground support equipment and specialized part handling and distribution
• Avionics and avionics components – communication systems, display systems, cockpit instruments, navigation and guidance systems, mission management systems, sensors, recording and storage systems, cables, and processors
• Common aerospace commodities – from forgings, castings and wire bundles to mechanical and electrical adapters, fasteners, microcircuits, retainers, and sealants
• Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems – from electrical systems, environmental controls, fuel systems and controls, brakes and wheels and landing and nose gear components, to motors, switches, valves, tanks, meters and pumps
• Interiors – including lavatories; interior lighting of all kinds; carpeting, mats and curtains; stowage bins; decorative laminates; oxygen equipment; and survival kits
• Major structures – such as fuselage and body sections, flight control surfaces, engine structure and nacelles, landing gear, cargo systems and other large integrated assemblies
• Non-production goods and services – such as factory tools and supplies; facilities services and supplies; computing hardware, software and services; office equipment and supplies; contract labor; and financial products and services
• Propulsion systems – such as aircraft engines, liquid and solid propellant rocket engines, missile and rotary-wing propulsion systems, jet fuel starter and pyrotechnics
• Purchased outside production – including sheet metal and non-metallic products, machined parts, and tubing and ducting products and services
• Technology – new technology, advancing the state-of-the-art of existing technologies, non-production prototypes, testing and evaluation, white papers, studies, analysis, research
HRSA: some categories of interest:
Through its acquisition activities, HRSA buys products and services to conduct and acquire both basic and applied behavioral and biomedical research - to include ANY Medical or Lab related product including vaccines.
Maryland: some categories of interest:
Computer hardware
Telecommunications hardware
Maintenance agreement
Photocopiers
Printing press
Audio/Video equipment
Laboratory equipment
vehicle license plate stickers
multi-million dollar container cranes
construction,
archeological
environmental
maintenance
lumber
office equipment
portable stairs
NAVY: some categories of interest:
Information Technology
Construction and Facilities Management
Research and Development
Missile System Engineering Support, High Value Facility Security Systems and Shipboard Systems Integration in support of the Strategic Weapons System.
Technical Engineering and Professional Services
NIH: some categories of interest:
Through its acquisition activities, the NIH buys products and services to conduct and acquire both basic and applied behavioral and biomedical research - to include ANY Medical or Lab related product.
PTAP: what they do for you
Contracting with the government can be a challenging process. We are here to help you through it.
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) was authorized by Congress in 1985 and provides matching funds through state and local government and non-profit organizations to establish Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) regionally dedicated to free and low cost assistance to businesses who want to participate in the government procurement process, whether federal, state, or local. Having locally run PTACs allows for flexibility and customization of each program to the needs of area businesses.
Virginia PTAP’s mission is to “Help business do business with government”, both federal and state/local. Our services cover the full range of information, from the very basics for newcomers (FAR, FBO, SAM, DSBS, and more) to WOSB, SDVOSB, GSA schedules application, 8(a) certification, and more. We help our clients understand how to analyze and respond to RFPs, the advantages of priming and subcontracting opportunities, and assist with more intricate company-specific challenges including pricing and compliance questions.
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