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Thank You, Utah!

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I am back in Kansas after a great trip to Salt Lake City, where I spoke at the 10th Annual PTAC Procurement Symposium.  My presentation covered important new developments in government contracting, including the SBA’s proposed new “universal” mentor-protege program, the new WOSB sole source authority, and more.

Many thanks to Fred Lange, Chuck Spence, and their team at the Utah PTAC for inviting me to speak.  Thanks also to all of those who attended the conference and made this such a great event.

I will be here in Lawrence for a few weeks, and then it is on to Washington, DC, where I will be sitting in on Supreme Court oral arguments in the Kingdomware SDVOSB/VOSB case and speaking on Kingdomware and other timely government contracting topics at the APTAC Fall Conference.

Thank You, APTAC!

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I am on my way home from Denver, where I have been since Tuesday for the Association of Procurement Assistance Centers Spring Conference.  My talk today was the final presentation of the conference (I like to think that APTAC saves the best for last!) and focused on recent SBA proposals regarding the limitations on subcontracting, “universal” mentor-protege, and women-owned small businesses, among other topics.

It was great to see so many familiar faces and have the chance to talk to so many PTAC counselors.  Thank you to Becky Peterson, Jason Porch, and the APTAC leadership for inviting me to speak, and thank you to all the PTAC-ers who stayed until the end of the conference to catch my presentation.  As always, you were a fantastic audience.

If you are a small business, you may be surprised at the many ways that your local PTAC can help you–usually free of charge.  Visit the APTAC website to get started.

Spring 2015 Travel: WA, CO & IA

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Although it doesn’t feel like it yet, spring is on the way.  For me, that means that it’s almost time to hit the road for some government contracts conferences and industry events.

This spring, my travels will take me to Washington State, Colorado, and Iowa for events I am really looking forward to attending.

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PTAC Spotlight: Washington PTAC Offers Broad Experience

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Small businesses in Washington State are in luck: a highly experienced PTAC team is available to assist contractors with the ins and outs of federal contracting.

The Washington PTAC currently consists of 14 team members, several of whom were government contracting officers before joining PTAC.  This depth and breadth of knowledge allows the Washington PTAC to provide small businesses with practical advice stemming from real-world experience.

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PTAC Spotlight: Kansas PTAC Helped Small Businesses Land 400+ Contracts Since 2013

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Since its inception at Wichita State University on February 1, 2013, the Kansas PTAC has helped Kansas small businesses obtain 433 contract awards worth over $32 million.  These successes should come as no surprise, because the Kansas PTAC is staffed by highly-experienced procurement professionals, who have played key leadership roles in APTAC, the national PTAC organization.

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Event: APTAC Spring Conference

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I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Spring Conference in Atlanta.

The presentation will focus on recent changes enacted in the National Defense Authorization Act, including changes to subcontracting limits, the Women-Owned Small Business Program, federal mentor-protege programs, and more.  I will also discuss other changes on the horizon in 2013.

The presentation will be given on Monday, April 22, 2013.  Attendance is limited ATPAC members.  For more information, contact APTAC.