Contracting 101 - the fourth installment of our Service to Success webinar series! On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the NSBA Veterans’...
Contracting 101 - the fourth installment of our Service to Success webinar series!
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the NSBA Veterans’ Network hosted “Service to Success: Contracting 101.”
The webinar discusses the first steps toward becoming a successful contractor in the public & private sectors.
Led by Keith King of NVBDC, Shauna Weatherly of FedSubK, LLC; and Bill Belknap of AEONRG, “Contracting 101” is the fourth installment of the Service to Success webinar series.
To learn more, please visit: nsbaadvocate.org/veteransnetwork
00:00 | Webinar Welcome and Introductions
14:27 | Where to Start: SAM.gov Registration
16:28 | Applying for Certification Through the SBA
17:06 | Do I Have to Pay to Register for SAM.gov? NO!
20:14 | Getting Registered for Commercial Supplier Diversity Opportunities
25:36 | How Do I Bid on my First Contract?
27:06 | Key Resource: SAM.gov Databank
30:24 | Navigating the Catch-22 of “Past Performance”
33:19 | Establishing Performance in the Private Sector as a Subcontractor
37:16 | Importance of a Capability Statement in the Private Sector
38:06 | Getting to Know Potential Buyers, Primes, and Clients in the Corporate World
42:05 | Best Practices for Networking with Federal Procurement Officials
45:33 | Why Isn’t My Procurement Official Getting Back to Me?
46:56 | I Didn’t Win the Bid. How Do I Receive Feedback from the Buyer?
49:11 | Where to go for Guidance on Federal Bids
50:50 | Pro Tip: Spellcheck!
53:35 | Taking Advantage of Additional Free Resources
