{"id":409037,"date":"2024-05-02T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=409037"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"CNMI-SBDC-Guam-APEX-Accelerator-to-host-Federal-Contracting-101-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/CNMI-SBDC-Guam-APEX-Accelerator-to-host-Federal-Contracting-101-training\/","title":{"rendered":"CNMI SBDC, Guam APEX Accelerator to host \u2018Federal Contracting 101\u2019 training"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network is pleased to announce its partnership with the Guam APEX Accelerator in hosting an in-person, two-day, dual-island training series on positioning businesses based in the municipalities of Saipan and Rota toward becoming procurement-ready for federally-funded business opportunities.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the CNMI SBDC will be hosting \u201cFederal Contracting 101,\u201d a training opportunity for SBDC clients and local businesses to learn how to develop capacity towards bidding for military<\/p>\n

and\/or federal contracts. The training will be held at 4:30pm in Room V109 at the Northern Marianas College campus in As Terlaje, Saipan.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Rota SBDC will host the same training event for its Rota clients and small businesses to avail of the same educational opportunity. Training on Rota will be held at Room A1 of the Northern Marianas College Rota Center at 10am.<\/p>\n

Both training sessions will be presented by Boris Hertslet, Program Manager of the Guam APEX Accelerator.<\/p>\n

Nadine C. Deleon Guerrero, network director of the CNMI SBDC Network, invites all to attend this great no-cost training opportunity, \u201cThe CNMI SBDC remains committed to expanding access to economic opportunities for our local businesses by increasing their chances of obtaining contracts with the federal government. Arming your business with this capability will be critical as the number of Department of Defense projects intensify within our region. Registering in SAM.gov<\/a> and understanding the inner-workings of federal contracting are the initial steps towards achieving that.\u201d Deleon Guerrero adds, \u201cEven if a business is already registered in SAM.gov, they should still attend as procedures and regulations tend to change year-to-year.\u201d<\/p>\n

This training opportunity will offer information on the following topics of discussion:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Registering in System for Award Management (SAM.gov<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u25cf Getting Certified with the Federal Government 8(a) Program<\/p>\n

\u25cf Finding Federal Opportunities: Exploring contract opportunities in SAM, how to interpret<\/p>\n

solicitations, and incorporating good search strategies<\/p>\n

\u25cf Creating\/Updating Marketing Capability Statements or Statements of Qualification<\/p>\n

\u25cf Veterans Certification<\/p>\n

\u25cf Cybersecurity for Federal Contractors<\/p>\n

The following Federal Contracting 101 for Small Businesses Training Events will be held accordingly:<\/p>\n

Saipan:<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Federal Contracting 101 for Small Businesses<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024<\/p>\n

Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Room V109, Northern Marianas College Campus<\/p>\n

Register Here: https:\/\/marianas.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/1019157<\/a><\/p>\n

Rota:<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Federal Contracting 101 for Small Businesses<\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024<\/p>\n

Time: 10am-1pm<\/p>\n

Location: Room A1, NMC Rota Center<\/p>\n

Register Here: https:\/\/marianas.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/1019155<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Registration for the training session comes at no-cost, but space is limited. To register for this training or for more information, contact Adelpha K. Magofna at (670) 237-6888 or by email at adelpha.magofna@marianas.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stay updated with your local SBDC by visiting its official website www.cnmisbdc.com<\/a>, visit the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook, and follow @cnmisbdc<\/a> on Instagram. (PR)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n


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