The Hispano Chamber Procurement Series
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The Hispano Chamber is preparing for the second cohort of this series of six (6) weekly classes that will unlock the mysteries and the opportunities of doing business with Federal, State, County, City and other Local Municipalities and Anchor Institutions of New Mexico!
Series will run every Tuesday from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
For more information: Please contact Tashina Silversmith at 505-842-9003 • tashina@ahcnm.org Registration Deadline September 19th!
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**If you are a current member of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce OR become a member due to the procurement series, you will receive a free ticket to the next Procurement Summit to be held by the Hispano Chamber and you will also receive $100 off your NEXT renewal of your membership.
Fourth Cohort Dates & Topics
Schedule:
Session 1: What is Procurement & is it feasible for my business? - October 4, 2022
This session will discuss the procurement feasibility, how your business qualifies to do business with the government, how to register your business in the government database, and a meet and greet with community resources that can further assist your company in government and commercial contracting.
Session 2: Government Contracting 101 - October 11, 2022
This session will discuss how to research strategies for accessing federal, state, & local government and commercial markets, how to market yourself to the government, how to register your business in the government database, and the different types of contracts.
Session 3: Building Your Procurement Team - October 18, 2022
Participants will learn the critical elements of building an excellent Procurement team. Should you look outside the firm or in-house for these vital experts? Key experts will discuss the importance of having a well-developed team in their back pocket to bid or complete a project successfully.
Session 4: Special Set-Asides & Teaming Opportunities - October 25, 2022
This session will discuss the advantages of teaming with other companies, obtaining federal Set-Aside certifications for which you qualify, and special SBA programs offered to small businesses.
Session 5: Accounting & Cybersecurity - November 1, 2022
A contractor must have a proper accounting system when doing business with the government. Therefore, Accounting and Cybersecurity will go together. This session will discuss accounting systems and invoicing practices, an overview of pricing your products and services, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification to protect your accounting systems.
Session 6: Contract Ready vs Contract Management - November 8, 2022
This session will discuss the government regulations, the RFP Structure & Best Practices, how contractors can effectively prepare themselves for a proposal response, and contract management.
Various Buying Agencies have participated in past cohorts for the “All-Agencies Registration.”
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Sandia National Laboratory
- Army Corps of Engineers
- KAFB 377 MSG/PK
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- New Mexico General Services Department
- New Mexico Department of Transportation
- City of Albuquerque Purchasing
- Bernalillo County Purchasing
- PNM Resources
- CNM Purchasing
- UNM Purchasing
- APS Purchasing
- VA Hospital of New Mexico & Arizona
- Navajo Nation Business Regulatory Department
