Hispano Chamber Procurement Series
Procurement Series
The Hispano Chamber's Procurement Series of six weekly classes unlocks the mysteries and opportunities of conducting business with Federal, State, County, City, local municipalities, and anchor institutions of New Mexico!
For more information: Please contact Tashina Silversmith at 505-842-9003 • tashina@ahcnm.org
NOTE: If you are a current member of the Hispano Chamber or become a member due to the procurement series, you will receive a complimentary registration to the next Procurement Summit and receive $100 off the next year's renewal of your membership.
Have any questions about our Procurement Program?
2021 Second Cohort Graduates - CONGRATULATIONS
Bin Butlers (learn more)
ABQ Cabling Company
Rhea Serna Consulting LLC
Speed of Service Towing LLC
Global Give A Book (learn more)
AAA Roofing Co.
Siarza Social Digital
Como NM LTD Co
Shine4ever Commercial Services LLC
Congratulations - 2021 First Cohort Graduates !!!
3B Electrical LLC (more info)
AdWallet (more info)
Air Care New Mexico (more info)
Cutting Edge Background Investigations (more info)
Exhibit Solutions of NM, Inc. (more info)
Paulson Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Prime Time Supplies LLC
Redbox Plus (more info)
RT 66 Auctions, LLC
Scintilla Shredding (more info)
Smash My Trash (more info)
Steady Networks (more info)
Stride Inc.
Sunrise Roofing (more info)
Third Cohort Dates & Topics
Schedule:
Session 1: What is Procurement & is it feasible for my business? January 25, 2022
3pm-5pm
This session will introduce participants to the Procurement process, help determine whether it is feasible for your business, and understand the business requirements in doing business with the government or commercial contracting.
Session 2: My Resources February 1, 2022
3pm-5pm
This session will introduce participants to the local resource partners in Albuquerque to learn more about their services and programs. New Mexico Resources partners can help small businesses along the procurement process with one-to-one counseling. Most of the services are free of charge.
Session 3: Building Your Procurement Team February 8, 2022
3pm-5pm
In this session, participants will learn about the critical elements of building an excellent Procurement Team. What are some of the benefits of having experts on your team? Should you look internal or external for these experts?
Session 4: Contracting 101 February 15, 2022
3pm-5pm
This session will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Federal contracting, products and services, contracting opportunities, regulation, pricing, and accounting systems. It is essential suppliers understand these key concepts when pursuing contact opportunities.
Session 5: Getting Contract Ready (The 9 R's of Contracting) February 22, 2022
3pm-5pm
This session will introduce participants to the 9 R’s of contracting and why they are essential to the bid process. Misunderstanding the requirements and information requested from federal contract sections can cost you a contract. Most Federal contract proposals follow the format proposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Session 6: All-Agency Registration March 1, 2022
3pm-5pm
In this session, participants will learn how to do business with federal, state, county, city, and anchor institutions in New Mexico. Participants will have the opportunity to register with these agencies and the procurement opportunities currently available.
Session 7: Graduation and ICONS Luncheon TBD
3pm-5pm
More information will be available to cohort participants who complete the entire Series.
