EVENTS
In-Person Hybrid: State & Federal Contracting: Finding Opportunities (Richmond)
A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Market Research and Business Development, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, State and Local (SWaM, eVA, Micro)
Navigating eVA and SAM.gov is just the beginning. In this session, you’ll learn how to leverage the eVA 702 report to develop a targeted marketing pipeline that drives real state contracting opportunities in state procurement. We’ll also explore multiple federal websites where relevant solicitations are posted including SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, equipping you with tools to efficiently find and pursue contracts that align with your pipeline goals.
• Total spend for the most recent fiscal year
• Where to find sub-contracting opportunities
• Trends in Government spending
• Competitive Intelligence
• Market research (Data Mining)
Instructor Lynne Mann, Procurement Counselor with the Virginia APEX Accelerator, has over 30 years in business administration which includes, management, human resources, operations management, finance, strategy, project management, IT, supply chain, risk management, organizational leadership and Government contracting. She started as a counselor with the Crater Procurement Technical Assistance Center in April of 2021 and then became Regional Director in April of 2022. Mrs. Mann has worked directly with a wide variety of companies from large corporate companies to small locally owned businesses. In her years of working with small business, she personally encountered the difficulties that small businesses face, and she enjoys helping clients successfully navigate the maze of the government contracting world. In addition to the work she does with the Virginia APEX Accelerator, she is currently serving on the board of the Veteran Community Network of Central Virginia and is the Lead on the Transitions Team.
GMU events are not open to walk-ins, you must be registered to attend (green sign-up button is at the top of the registration page).
Note: The handouts will only be made available for attendees.
In-Person attendees: This training event will be held at: 2545 Bellwood Road, WorkZone, Richmond, VA
Webinar information will be sent to virtual registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You may attend without downloading the software, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this GoToWebinar event will be recorded for future publication/distribution by the Virginia APEX Accelerator. By joining this session, you automatically consent to be recorded during the Q&A period if you choose to speak. If you do not consent to being recorded, you may constrain your questions to written submissions. If you have questions or concerns, please email apex@gmu.edu to discuss with the host organization or do not join the session.
