Government Ready Basics

This is a pre-requisite to Government Ready: Certified Federal Government Supplier, Level I Training and Certification, is open to everyone and designed to provide a basic Overview of Federal Government Contracting. This course will cover:

• What is Government Contracting
• What does the the Federal Government Buys
• Registering your business for contracts - Necessary Business codes and Numbers
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), Standard Industrial Classification (SIC Codes)
• Federal Supply Classification Codes (FSC)
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes
• Trading Partners Identification Number (TPIN)
• Marketing Partners Identification Number (MPIN)
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes
• Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA)
• Federal Contracting Opportunities
• FedBizOpps Website
• Searching for Opportunities
• Company Profile
• Capability Statement (one or two page): relevant expertise and experience, references with federal agencies, registrations, NAICS, Representations, and certifications.
• Seeking Additional Assistance
• Checklist for Registering your Business
• Helpful Websites

All times listed for this event are in the Eastern Time Zone.