Loudoun Small Business Week | Basic Training: Small Business Guide to Federal Contracts

This is the first step companies should take which are new to government contracting. Taught by PTAP Director, Anna Urman , you will learn the essentials of starting and growing a government contracting business. In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to set up your company as a government contractor, how you can research opportunities, and develop your strategy for business development with government agencies, major prime contractors, and other partners. You will also get answers to questions including:

• How to register to become a federal contractor?
• What are the different set-asides?
• How to Find Buyers?
• What agencies buy what you sell?
• How to find buyers contact information?
• What vehicles do they use?
• How to start competing for business?

You will receive a demonstration of FREE market research tools- What they are and how to use them. After this session you will be ready to sign up for one-on-one counseling with one of our experts--at no additional cost to you.