• System Engineering and Analysis/Advanced Technology Support (Seaport e Rolling Admission)-- It is anticipated but not confirmed that this Multiple Award Contract mechanism will open on April 1.  (Check back regularly for official opening -- once it opens the window is only 30 days).  If this is something you are interested in, you are strongly encouraged to review the synopsis and previously awarded contracts for context.  Additionally, you should contact your local PTAC office for assistance -- in Kitsap that would be KEDA.
• Port of Kingston is accepting proposals for marketing and advertising of their transportation district and the Sound Runner ferry. Cross-channel media communication solutions are sought.  
• Preventive Medicine Facilities, PN: 47344 Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington --  Competition for this procurement will be limited to 8(a) firms located in the State of Washington, and other 8(a) construction firms with a bona fide place of business within the geographical competitive area, and the assigned NAICS code
• Hoffman Construction seeking subcontractors for RFP on Mason General Hospital.  Pre-bid meeting April 5th, 10 a.m.
• King County Housing Authority -- Comprehensive services to redesign KCHA's website www.kcha.org. Consultant will provide content, as well as design, develop and implement the new website. Other tasks include creating an update/training manual and style guide, and providing training to staff on use of selected content management tool. Contact Rhonda Rosenberg at rhondar@kcha.org or 206-574-1185 to obtain a copy.
• City of Seattle has construction opportunities on their website:
• Fire Station 13
• Fire Station 16
• Center House
• Several sub-contractor bid requests for regional projects found here and also here.

Take Note ...

Government 101 -- We received great feedback from the class held earlier this month -- don't miss out!

Learn the basics of government contracting from 30-year veteran Mary Jo Juarez, joined by Susan Veach, Consultant and owner of Accountability Plus. Susan will add the business side expertise and compliance factor. Wednesday, March 30th, 9-11 a.m. at KEDA. This class if FREE, but you MUST register to attend with Becky Newton at 360-377-9499. 

Meet the Prime Contract: EJB -- Monday, April 4th, 9 - 11 a.m. at KEDA offices (4312 Kitsap Way, Suite 103, Bremerton).  This is your opportunity in a small group setting to learn what services and products EJB purchases from small businesses to assist in their base operations support contract.  EJB staff will answer your questions and provide guidance on how you can do business with them. Call 360.479.3712 to RSVP for this no-cost session.

Washington Vendor Education Seminars -- Washington State's Department of General Administration's annual Vendor Education Seminars are now open for registration.  The seminars are open to all vendors and contractors who want to do business with government.

• Learn about contracting opportunities throughout the state
• Meet with people who facilitate the contracting process
• Network and initiate relationships for future partnering
• Learn how the contracting process works for government
• Gather important resource information that can help your company thrive

The seminars will feature training to help vendors successfully bid on government contracting opportunities. The same training sessions will be offered in both Tacoma and Spokane.  The deadline for registration for the Tacoma seminar is April 15th and for the Spokane seminar, May 20th.

• Not only does the Federal Business Opportunities website provide listings of current RFPs, sources sought and other projects -- it also has a listing of small business events sponsored by government agencies.
• The Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6) of the Forest Service maintains an Advanced Acquisition Plan lists proposed contracts for the current fiscal year.  You can find it online -- the website provides:
• complete list of projects that are planned for the current fiscal year
• what solicitations are currently "on the street"
• recently awarded contracts
• If you're in the business of food, Foodhub is website worth checking.  FoodHub gathers producers, professional food buyers, and the associates that serve them both, in one dynamic marketplace and interactive directory. Large or small, organic or conventional, direct or distributed. FoodHub connects food professionals of all kinds in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and California.
• Seattle Housing Authority hosts an informal gathering for vendors on Last Friday Drop-In Days. With few exceptions, the "Last Friday" of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., staff from Seattle Housing's purchasing division will welcome vendors, contractors and consultants interested in doing business with the agency.
• Have you bookmarked links noted in past business opportunities newsletters?  If not, you can find them here.