The following webinar is being facilitated by the Virginia APEX Accelerator at the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC)
In this class we will showcase the federal landscape and you will have the ability on how to consider your scope, scale and size for any contracting opportunities. We will discuss how to display your relevant past performance which match or exceeds government requirements. You will also learn how your past performances are rated by the buyers.
About the instructor: Daryl Corley, Virginia APEX Accelerator Procurement Counselor
More than 30 years of contracting experience with comprehensive contract Life Cycle support in reviewing initial procurements package for accuracy to contract closeout. Most recently, he worked as a Senior Consultant for MSDS Consultant Services, LLC, which included working with the diverse business community, and clients on contractual issues, provide training material for stakeholders and clients — instructing classes on contract regulatory compliance in the federal government. He created a best practice mentor protégé program by combining governmental and commercial organizations.
Previously, he worked as a consultant/trainer for CACI providing government business solutions and services. In these positions, he demonstrated the ability to resolve a variety of issues (such as acquisition and supply systems, integration, data mapping and analysis service, system testing, training customers, and software malfunctions. He also provided consultant support creating solicitation matrixes, market research, acquisition plans at the contracting offices for the various agencies. Daryl is also a Service Disabled Veteran and dedicated to assisting Veteran Entrepreneurs.
Does your business need a mobile app?
In this webinar you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include:
- Market Research
- App Scoping
- Finding a Developer and Budget
- App Business Planning
- Marketing Approach
- Building a Prototype
- Launching an App
- Promoting App
Presenter: Cameron Nelson, CEO of Tenzing Startup Consultants
Mr. Nelson has over 19 years experience in technology, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language, culture, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better.
A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
The following webinar is being facilitated by the Virginia APEX Accelerator at the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC)
A properly formatted Capability Statement will aid in getting the right business recognition, vital in distinguishing one business from another during the government competitive process. This class will provide businesses with the correct tools to communicate what they can provide to help government professionals in their day-to-day competitive acquisition process.
How this class helps
- Introduce purpose of Capability (aka Cap) Statement in government contracting
- Demonstrate/explain fundamentals of how to develop a Cap Statement
- Demonstrate importance of Market Research when preparing Cap Statement
- Cover essential areas for an effective Cap Statement to enhance government interest in product/service offered
- Provide guidance concerning the most acceptable format(s) accepted via government procurement professionals
- Introduction
- Section by Section Overview
- Core Competencies (designed to reach target audiences or satisfy specific requirements)
- Acceptable Past Performance
- Differentiators
- Company Data (with specific codes, schedules, BPAs, state/local data, etc.)
- Overall Appearance
Instructor Lisa Wood is the current statewide director of Virginia APEX Accelerator. She previously was the Statewide Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) for the Connecticut PTAC and prior to that was Statewide Director with the Ohio Department of Development after serving as PTAC Director for the Northwest Commission of Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC (now APEX Accelerator) community, Lisa was a Contracting Officer for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.