Please make plans to attend this important training session on

“Government Contracting Basics- System for Award Management

& SBA Dynamic Small Business Search”

Topics include:

• Introduction to COC APEX Accelerator and services provided

Government Contracting:

• Understanding the Language

• How to get started in government business: Is it right for you?

• IRS Business Structure: SAM define vs. IRS filing; What is an LLC Operating Agreement?

• What’s now & a must! Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

• What’s Changed: Cybersecurity (CMMC Level II)

• Acquisition Methods & Types of Contracts

• “Why did I lose my bid?”: Federal Government Contract Debriefing: A valuable opportunity!

• CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System)

• SAM.gov: Navigating through website (“Agree to the Updated Terms of Use”); Workspace, Entity Search (registration record menu), Contract Opportunities (Bid search), & Registration Process Part I (Validation-Documentation)

• Login.gov (secure sign in service): Overview

• UEI, Tax ID Number, CAGE Code: “What is it & why do I need one?” CAGE- Reasons for Rejection

• SAM Entity Administrator Appointment Letter: How to locate template; create FSD Incident

• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), SBA Size Standards &Affiliations

• Exploring FSD (Federal Service Desk) portal

• SCAMS- “Don’t take the Bait”: Schemes targeting small businesses

• Capability Statement: The Essential Requirement! “What is it and why you should have one?”

• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) / SBA Profile