NC SBTDC » PTAC http://www.sbtdc.org Your Business. Better. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:52:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Making the Most of FBO Webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/making-the-most-of-fbo-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-the-most-of-fbo-webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/making-the-most-of-fbo-webinar/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:30:40 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3926 Making the Most of FBO webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 25th from 10:00am – 11:00am.  You can access the webnar through https://www1.gotmeeting.com/register/447691016.

 

 

]]> http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/making-the-most-of-fbo-webinar/feed/ 0 Using the Electronic Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/using-the-electronic-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-the-electronic-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/using-the-electronic-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-webinar/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:29:52 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3928 Read More →]]> The FAR is a critical resource for any government contractor.  Multiple FAR clauses are included in every government contract, and they can all be accessed online.  In this webinar, we will reveiw the structure of the FAR and do a live demonstration on looking up FAR clauses through www.acquisition.gov

To register: http://access.sbtdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=4320002

For additional information please contact PTAC counselor Rebecca Barbour at (919) 600 – 5947

]]> http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/using-the-electronic-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-webinar/feed/ 0 Researching Opportunities with the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/researching-opportunities-with-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=researching-opportunities-with-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/researching-opportunities-with-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-webinar/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:29:11 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3930 Read More →]]> FREE WEBINAR

February 15, 2012 10:00am – 11:00am

All federal procurements are tracked, and many details about federal contracts are available through online search tools.  FPDS is a powerful search tool that allows users to examine contract trends, search for agency award histories, and even looks up specific contract award details.  In this webinar, we will review the data captured in FPDS and do a live demonstration on building simple and custom searches in the database.

Register at http://access.sbtdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=4320003.

Contact PTAC counselor Rebecca Barbour at (919) 600 – 5947 for additional information.

 

]]> http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/researching-opportunities-with-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-webinar/feed/ 0 Accounting Requirements for Federal Contractors Seminars http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/accounting-requirements-for-federal-contractors-seminars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accounting-requirements-for-federal-contractors-seminars http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/accounting-requirements-for-federal-contractors-seminars/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:28:33 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3923 Read More →]]> Hear Mr. Keving Grimes froom CFO Leasing, Inc. explain the role of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and the expectations of a contractor's accounting system.  These seminars are designed to assist business people in establishing an accounting system that will be found acceptable by the federal government. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012

Seminars are FREE but you must register in advance

ASHEVILLE – 8:30am – 11:30am  contact Clark Fields at (828) 251 – 6025 or cfields@sbtdc.org

CHARLOTTE – 2:00pm – 5:00pm contact Penny Godfrey at (704) 548 – 1090 ext. 3348 or pgodfrey@sbtdc.org

 

 

 

]]> http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/accounting-requirements-for-federal-contractors-seminars/feed/ 0 Training with the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Webinar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/training-with-the-defense-acquisition-university-dau-seminar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=training-with-the-defense-acquisition-university-dau-seminar http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/training-with-the-defense-acquisition-university-dau-seminar/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:44:43 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3932 Read More →]]> FREE WEBINAR

There is a multitude of training available for federal contractors through DAU, including numerous online continuous learning classes.  In this webinar, we will reveiw the online training opportunities available for contractors and discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veteran's Enterprise Federal Contractor Certification Program.

Register at http://access.sbtdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=4320004.

For additional information, please contact PTAC counselor Rebecca Barbour at (919) 600 – 5947

]]> http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/training-with-the-defense-acquisition-university-dau-seminar/feed/ 0 Taking a Closer Look at NC Executive Order 50 http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/taking-a-closer-look-at-nc-executive-order-50/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taking-a-closer-look-at-nc-executive-order-50 http://www.sbtdc.org/2012/01/taking-a-closer-look-at-nc-executive-order-50/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:23 +0000 Mark Mills http://www.sbtdc.org/?p=3909 Read More →]]> By NC PTAC Counselor Clark Fields

One emerging trend in state and local contracting has been a greater emphasis on providing preference to local bidders.  In North Carolina, this has taken the form of Executive Order 50.  Most contractors are familiar with its rule that allows North Carolina companies whose bids are within 5 percent or $10,000 to match an out-of-state low bidder.  However, beyond this, many businesses are not familiar with additional provisions that make up this law.

NC Preference Does Not Apply to All Contracts.

North Carolina’s contracting preference only applies to the procurement of goods.  Construction, service contracts, and IT contracts for computers or software are exempt from receiving consideration for North Carolina preference.  In addition, some goods are exempt including the procurement of aggregates, plant-mix asphalt (bituminous concrete), and plant-mix wet concrete.

What does it mean to be a North Carolina Resident Firm? 

In order to be eligible for North Carolina preference, a company must pay taxes in North Carolina and have its principal place of business located in North Carolina.  Principal business location is determined by examining the Corporation Search feature of the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office located at www.secretary.state.nc.us/Corporations/CSearch.aspx .

How Does NC Preference Change the Bidding Process? 

In order to participate, companies must complete a form included in the solicitation and request consideration per the Executive Order as a North Carolina firm.  If participating North Carolina firms are within 5 percent or $10,000 of an out-of-state bidder, they will be provided the opportunity to match in the order of bid ranking. 

For more information about Executive Order 50 please visit the Governor's website and www.pandc.nc.gov/Documents/NC-Preference-FAQs.pdf

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