A Primer on Build America, Buy America – Strategies for Success in Compliance Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Attorney Cara Wulf, partner at McCarter & English, LLP, for a webinar on the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). Discover BABA requirements, implementation guidance, and best practices for compliance as a prime contractor or subcontractor. … Continue reading A Primer on Build America, Buy America – Strategies for Success in Compliance
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Understanding the new Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Understanding the new Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Virtual Training Leadership Workforce Details: As a follow-up to CIRAS' Covid-19 Roundtables, this webinar provided updates on the new Federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements and their impacts on Iowa manufacturers. Updates were provided on what is currently known and where to go for further information. Updates were given by … Continue reading Understanding the new Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Food Talks Q3: Presentation by Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) “Presto-Change-O: Tides of Change Amidst A Pandemic”
Food Talks Q3: Presentation by Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) “Presto-Change-O: Tides of Change Amidst A Pandemic” Virtual Training Food Industry Details: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Inspector Scott Platt is the guest speaker for the third quarter of Food Talks. He speaks on the changes to food industry inspections due to … Continue reading Food Talks Q3: Presentation by Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) “Presto-Change-O: Tides of Change Amidst A Pandemic”
Doing Business with the Iowa DOT and Understanding its DBE Certification
Doing Business with the Iowa DOT and Understanding its DBE Certification Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: The Iowa Department of Transportation has multiple ways that Iowa companies can interact with the agency to obtain government contracts. Topics covered will include how to register and find opportunities in the Iowa DOT’s Purchasing Section, how to … Continue reading Doing Business with the Iowa DOT and Understanding its DBE Certification
Introduction to SBIR-STTR Programs: America’s Seed Fund
Introduction to SBIR-STTR Programs: America’s Seed Fund Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Do you have a breakthrough business but lack the resources necessary to develop it? This one-hour webinar will explain the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs - two highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses … Continue reading Introduction to SBIR-STTR Programs: America’s Seed Fund
How to do Business with Iowa State University
How to do Business with Iowa State University Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Iowa State has diverse procurement requirements – they often say they are like a "city within a city" and they need EVERYTHING! Find out WHAT ISU buys and HOW they buy it. Topics will include: Registration The bid process Insurance Requirements … Continue reading How to do Business with Iowa State University
Is the GSA Schedule Right for Your Company?
Is the GSA Schedule Right for Your Company? Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Ever since you registered in the Schedule for Award Management (SAM) database to be able to do work with the federal government, you've been receiving telemarketing by people who insist that you need GSA Schedule – the so-called magic bullet to … Continue reading Is the GSA Schedule Right for Your Company?
Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Growing in government contracting requires understanding the marketplace and building relationships with the people who purchase for government agencies. Are you stymied by who to call or what you should do? This webinar is designed to help … Continue reading Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Go & No-Go Decisions
Go & No-Go Decisions Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Are you bogged down in weeding through the wrong choices? How do you know which work opportunity is the best for your company? This two-hour webinar is designed to teach you how to qualify opportunities, weigh them appropriately, and make milestone decisions for your company … Continue reading Go & No-Go Decisions
Doing Business with General Services Administration in Region 6
Doing Business with General Services Administration in Region 6 Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Landing government contracts requires knowing where to look for potential sales and understanding the landscape once you find a buyer who needs what you sell. Wouldn't it be nice to know where to find that kind of information? B This … Continue reading Doing Business with General Services Administration in Region 6
How to do Business with the Iowa Department of Transportation
How to do Business with the Iowa Department of Transportation Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Did you know that the Iowa DOT has two totally different offices for companies to do business? The Purchasing Section and the Office of Contracts both exist within the Iowa DOT, but do not intersect. They each have their … Continue reading How to do Business with the Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Emergency Management Response – How Do I Sign Up as a Vendor?
Iowa Emergency Management Response – How Do I Sign Up as a Vendor? Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: This webinar is provided in partnership with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD). The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) will share its new online form for vendors interested … Continue reading Iowa Emergency Management Response – How Do I Sign Up as a Vendor?
The SBA’s Mentor Programs: What You Need to Know
The SBA’s Mentor Programs: What You Need to Know Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Are you a small company hoping to learn from a more experienced government contractor? Is your large firm in need of a smaller partner to meet some of your contractual obligations? Iowa companies of all sizes may be able to … Continue reading The SBA’s Mentor Programs: What You Need to Know
Developing Indirect Rates: How to Ensure You’re Profitable
Developing Indirect Rates: How to Ensure You’re Profitable Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Understanding indirect costs is key to turning a profit on a government contract. Indirect cost are your overhead costs that are not directly attributed to a specific contract, such as insurance, space rental, or administrative staff salaries. This is one-hour webinar … Continue reading Developing Indirect Rates: How to Ensure You’re Profitable
Regulatory Updates Affecting Government Contracting
Regulatory Updates Affecting Government Contracting Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: This one-hour webinar will cover some of 2020’s most substantive changes to the rules and regulations that impact small business government contractors. The list includes changes to the SBA’s mentor/protégé, joint venture, and 8(a) regulations; changes for size calculations; and upcoming changes to the … Continue reading Regulatory Updates Affecting Government Contracting
Changes: The Most Important Clause in Federal Construction Contracts
Changes: The Most Important Clause in Federal Construction Contracts Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Presented by Maria Panichelli If you do business with the federal government, the Changes clause just may be the most important clause in your contract. This 90-minute webinar will walk you through the steps necessary to address changes in government … Continue reading Changes: The Most Important Clause in Federal Construction Contracts
Debriefings and Bid Protests
Debriefings and Bid Protests Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Presented by Matthew Schoonover This one-hour webinar is designed to help contractors understand how government agencies measure past performance and how to address any concerns in their past. Attendees will learn how to leverage their past performance to enhance their competitiveness and what strategies to … Continue reading Debriefings and Bid Protests
Affiliations
Affiliations Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Presented by Koprince Law This one-hour webinar will demystify the concept of “affiliation” in government contracting and explain what you need to know if you want to sell to the government as a small business. We’ll use plain English and specific examples to explain U.S. Small Business Administration … Continue reading Affiliations
Teaming, Joint Venturing, and the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Programs!
Teaming, Joint Venturing, and the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Programs! Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Sometimes, one plus one equals a lot more than two. Teaming, Joint Venturing and the SBA's Mentor-Protégé programs all are popular trends in government contracting because they make companies stronger together than they are individually – whether you're a large … Continue reading Teaming, Joint Venturing, and the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Programs!
Agency Highlight: Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Agency Highlight: Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Attendees will learn how goods and services are purchased by the agency and how vendors can sign up to be on the … Continue reading Agency Highlight: Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Mentor-Protégés, Joint Ventures, and Teaming
Mentor-Protégés, Joint Ventures, and Teaming Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: This one-hour webinar is designed to help government contractors understand how government agencies measure past performance and how to address any concerns in their past. Attendees will learn how to leverage their past performance to enhance their competitiveness and what strategies to use in … Continue reading Mentor-Protégés, Joint Ventures, and Teaming
Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance for Federal Procurement
Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance for Federal Procurement Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: The United States government has complex country of origin requirements for the products it procures. The Buy American Act applies to some contracts, and the Trade Agreements Act to others, and each has its own specific provisions. Compliance is … Continue reading Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance for Federal Procurement
Doing Business with the US Coast Guard- Ways to Build Your Capabilities Statement
Doing Business with the US Coast Guard- Ways to Build Your Capabilities Statement Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: Want to do business with the U.S. Coast Guard? This two-hour webinar will provide an overview of how and what the Coast Guard buys. Attendees also will learn tips and tricks for developing a capabilities statement … Continue reading Doing Business with the US Coast Guard- Ways to Build Your Capabilities Statement
Creating Your Government Marketing Strategy
Creating Your Government Marketing Strategy Virtual Training Government Contracting Growth Details: This webinar will provide information on the overall value of initial and ongoing market research for companies pursuing Government sales. We'll discuss resources available for conducting market research, and will give companies a meaningful starting point for a one-on-one discussion with their counselor for … Continue reading Creating Your Government Marketing Strategy
Preparing for Food Safety Certification, Comparing Regulations with GFSI Certifications
Preparing for Food Safety Certification, Comparing Regulations with GFSI Certifications Virtual Training Food Industry Growth Leadership Details: CIRAS offers a full suite of food safety and quality services focused on helping Iowa food companies grow their businesses. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certifications could support sales growth and retention for a food company. CIRAS … Continue reading Preparing for Food Safety Certification, Comparing Regulations with GFSI Certifications