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SUMMARY:Government Contracts Unlocked: From Basics to Bids
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to decode the secrets of winning government contracts from the pros - you'll be bidding like a champ in no time!\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview\n\nBreaking into government contracting can feel overwhelming but with the right foundation\, strategy\, and tools\, any small business can confidently compete and win. This program provides step-by-step guidance to help you enter and succeed in the federal\, state\, and local procurement marketplace through four focused\, practical modules.\n\nModule 1: Creating a Foundation for Success\n\n\n	Date: 05/19/2026\n	Time: 09:00 AM   12:00 PM\n	Align contracting with your business goals\n	Establish structure\, registrations\, and NAICS/PSC codes\n	Leave with a customized action checklist\n\n\nModule 2: Certifications and Portal Registration\n\n\n	Date: 05/26/2026\n	Time: 09:00 AM   12:00 PM\n	Understand key certifications (SDB\, WOSB\, SDVOSB\, 8(a)\, HUBZone)\n	Complete SAM.gov and portal registrations correctly\n	Avoid common compliance mistakes\n\n\nModule 3: Marketing and Capabilities Statements\n\n\n	Date: 06/02/2026\n	Time: 09:00 AM   12:00 PM\n	Create a strong Capability Statement\n	Market to agencies and prime contractors\n	Research opportunities and build relationships\n\n\nModule 4: Proposal Writing and Beyond\n\n\n	Date: 06/09/2026\n	Time: 09:00 AM   12:00 PM\n	Respond to RFPs\, RFQs\, and IFBs\n	Develop technical\, pricing\, and compliant proposals\n	Understand contract awards and post-award performance\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n	A clear roadmap and action plan\n	Strategic use of certifications\n	Strong marketing materials\n	Confidence to submit competitive proposals
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv" data-testid="text-content" style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: &quot\;Neue Plak&quot\;\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;">Get ready to decode the secrets of winning government contracts from the pros - you&#39\;ll be bidding like a champ in no time!</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv" data-testid="text-content" style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: &quot\;Neue Plak&quot\;\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">\n<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">Program Overview</span></h3>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Breaking into government contracting can feel overwhelming&mdash\;but with the right foundation\, strategy\, and tools\, any small business can confidently compete and win. This program provides step-by-step guidance to help you enter and succeed in the federal\, state\, and local procurement marketplace through four focused\, practical modules.</p>\n\n<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">Module 1: Creating a Foundation for Success</span></h3>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding-right: 0px\; padding-left: 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Date:</span>&nbsp\;05/19/2026</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Time:</span>&nbsp\;09:00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Align contracting with your business goals</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Establish structure\, registrations\, and NAICS/PSC codes</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Leave with a customized action checklist</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">Module 2: Certifications and Portal Registration</span></h3>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding-right: 0px\; padding-left: 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Date:</span>&nbsp\;05/26/2026</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Time:</span>&nbsp\;09:00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Understand key certifications (SDB\, WOSB\, SDVOSB\, 8(a)\, HUBZone)</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Complete SAM.gov and portal registrations correctly</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Avoid common compliance mistakes</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">Module 3: Marketing and Capabilities Statements</span></h3>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding-right: 0px\; padding-left: 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; 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margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Date:</span>&nbsp\;06/09/2026</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\;">Time:</span>&nbsp\;09:00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Respond to RFPs\, RFQs\, and IFBs</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Develop technical\, pricing\, and compliant proposals</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Understand contract awards and post-award performance</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;">What You&rsquo\;ll Gain</span></h3>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding-right: 0px\; padding-left: 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;">A clear roadmap and action plan</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Strategic use of certifications</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Strong marketing materials</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Confidence to submit competitive proposals</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>\n
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