NSBA Vets' Net | Service to Success Webinar Series - Contracting 101

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the NSBA Veterans’ Network hosted “Service to Success: Contracting 101.” The webinar discusses the first steps toward becoming a successful contractor in the public & private sectors.

Led by Keith King of NVBDC, Shauna Weatherly of FedSubK, LLC; and Bill Belknap of AEONRG, “Contracting 101” is the fourth installment of the Service to Success webinar series.

To learn more, please visit: nsba.biz/veteransnetwork

00:00 | Webinar Welcome and Introductions

14:27 | Where to Start: SAM.gov Registration

16:28 | Applying for Certification Through the SBA

17:06 | Do I Have to Pay to Register for SAM.gov? NO!

20:14 | Getting Registered for Commercial Supplier Diversity Opportunities

25:36 | How Do I Bid on my First Contract?

27:06 | Key Resource: SAM.gov Databank

30:24 | Navigating the Catch-22 of “Past Performance”

33:19 | Establishing Performance in the Private Sector as a Subcontractor

37:16 | Importance of a Capability Statement in the Private Sector

38:06 | Getting to Know Potential Buyers, Primes, and Clients in the Corporate World

42:05 | Best Practices for Networking with Federal Procurement Officials

45:33 | Why Isn’t My Procurement Official Getting Back to Me?

46:56 | I Didn’t Win the Bid. How Do I Receive Feedback from the Buyer?

49:11 | Where to go for Guidance on Federal Bids

50:50 | Pro Tip: Spellcheck!

53:35 | Taking Advantage of Additional Free Resources