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2009 August Issue 1
In This Issue
-- Fall 2009 Government Contracting Institute
-- Important Decision Regarding Small Business Designations
-- New Requirement For Government Contractors
-- Eagle II On Its Way!
                             
How To Win Stimulus
Spending
Contracts Teleconference
 
 
The U.S. Federal Government has stepped up their annual spending this year thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If you want to learn what makes these contracts different, and how to get your piece of the pie, this teleconference is for you.
 
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Teaming: How To Find Teaming Partners Teleconference 
 
Finding the proper people to team with is a tricky task, and one that can be risky for your business if done improperly. Learn how to properly go through this process, and how teaming can help grow your business.
 
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-Greetings!
 
 So much for a lazy summer.
 
We are running harder than ever, how about you?Are you building business and opening doors to new business? There is great info for you in this issue, you know we don't waste your time. Look for the level that appeals to you: classes, teleconferences, one-on-one consulting, our team is here to help you! 
 
BTW-we have a great proposal team ready to help you write winning proposals. Give me a call and I'll let you know how we can help.
 
I'm heading to Dallas and Pennsylvania this week-good thing we were able to recharge a bit on the lovely Wye River in Maryland last weekend.
 
Stay cool and....

Here's to your success!
 
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Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
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recoveryStimulus Spending Contracts: Sign Up for the Real Skinny 
 
Tired of the "big picture" view and looking for an actionable process that will help you provide services or sell products through the Recovery Program?  You know we are here with the scoop. And to prove it, this is the content of the teleconference:

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Funding by Federal Agency
State Allocations
Funding by Industry
Recovery Act Opportunities Sources
State Maps Tracking Spending
Six Step Guide to Winning Stimulus Spending Contracts
Step 1: Your Capability Statement
--Sample Capability Statement
Step 2: Identify the Right Targets for ARRA Opportunities
--Sample Recovery Opportunities
--Sample Awards
--Sample Contacts from Recovery Opportunities
--DHS ARRA Update
--ARRA GSA Spending Initiatives
--GSA Invests $1 Billion in Recovery Act Construction Projects Nationwide
Step 3: Get on the Right Team(s)
--Teaming Agreement Checklist
--ARRA Sample Subcontracting Opportunities
Step 4: Make it Easy to Buy From You
--DoD EMALL
Step 5: Marketing Strategies & Tactics
Step 6: Avoid These Mistakes
--Contracting Vehicles -- Detail
--Alliant Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract
--Small Business GWAC Center
--The Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts Through --GSA
--The VETS GWAC
--FirstSource-Department of Homeland Security
--First Source Small Business:
--EAGLE
--SeaPort Enhanced
Recent Articles
--Learn from Stimulus Winners
--Biggest companies rake in Recovery Act contracts
--Big companies make hay off stimulus
Special Announcement
Plus you receive an 82 page Toolkit created exclusively for this teleconference. Invest one hour and learn how your business can benefit from these opportunities.
 
Click here for details and registration
 
GCI 
 
Government Contracting Institute Registration Now Available

TargetGov has partnered with The Howard County Economic Development Authority's
Center for Business and Technology Development and Maryland Governor's Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) to present to Fall 2009 Government Contracting Institute.
 
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Class 101: Introduction to Government Contracting
Class 102: Getting Certified, Is it Right for Your Company?
*Registration Deadline: September 1, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Class 201: Getting and Using your GSA Schedule
*Registration Deadline: September 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Class 301: Marketing Your Business to Win Government Contracts
Class 302: The Business of BRAC and Stimulus Opportunities
*Registration Deadline: September 22, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Class 401: Proposal Writing to Win Contracts
Class 501: Contract Management for Federal Contracts
*Registration Deadline: October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Class 601: Accounting for Government Contractors
Class 602: Legal Requirements (FAR) for Government Contractors
*Registration Deadline: October 13, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Class 701: Security Clearances
*Registration Deadline: October 20, 2009


To learn more, or to register, Click Here.
 
Office of Management and Budget: Recent Government Accountability Office Decisions Concerning Small Business Programs   
 
Several recent Government Accountability Office decisions have impacted applications of "parity" among three small business programs:  the 8(a), SDVOSB, and the HUBZone programs. Click here for details of this important decision.
 
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How Healthcare Reform Affects Small Business
   
From Our Friends at WIPP:
 
We're pleased to provide you with additional information on the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)Act. Please click here to view SHOP Act Frequently Asked Questions.
 
Additionally, WIPP urges you to write your Congressional Representatives (both House and Senate) expressing your support of key principles to healthcare reform.

Key components of healthcare reform that WIPP vigorously supports:
  • Creation of a private nationwide insurance purchasing pool for small businesses;
  • Tax credits for small businesses that offer healthcare to their employees;
  • Rating reform and the elimination of health status for benefits rating;
  • A simplified enrollment process; and
  • An individual requirement for health insurance coverage. 

WIPP vigorously opposes:

  • An employer mandate that includes small businesses; and
  • The taxation of employee health benefits.

Click here to go to WIPP's Take Action page.

We've made it easy; it will only take you a few moments to email your U.S. Senators and Representatives expressing key components of healthcare reform that you support, and those that you oppose. 
 
 
Eagle II On Its Way!
   
The DHS Office of Procurement Operations invites interested vendors to respond to this notice by completing the questions on the "EAGLE II -Unrestricted Request for Information Survey Sheet." It is important to note that vendor responses are solely for the purpose of requesting industry feedback. The survey does not constitute any type of competition or prequalification. Responses are solely for the government's use in developing its strategy for EAGLE II.
 
Click Here for more information.