Contract Opportunities Center

On October 15, 2024, we'll be hosting our 15th Annual Veterans' Business Conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT. This conference is open to everyone. You'll have a chance to network with government entities, small businesses and prime contractors. We'll also have training sessions that will discuss the Women Veterans Program, Veterans Business Outreach Program, Doing Business with MICC, Doing Business with Holloman AFB, and Doing Business with USACE. For more information, visit:

General Registration is only $20 to attend our conference.
To register as a general attendee, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/general-registration

Government Registration is free.
To register as a government attendee, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/government-registration

To register as a sponsor, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/sponsor-registration

Learn about the Small Business Administration and DoD Mentor Protégé Programs on October 9, 2024 at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MDT online. To register, visit: https://delmarapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/16878

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense will be partnering with the Del Mar College APEX Accelerator to present the All Small Mentor Protege Program (ASMPP). This program was established in 2016 to extend U.S. Small Business Administration-approved mentor-protégé relationships to every small business.

This program seeks to develop strong protégé enterprises through mentor-provided business development assistance and to help them successfully compete for government contracts. Rather than creating separate programs for each constituency (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zones), the SBA created one all-inclusive program. This program was modeled after the successful SBA 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program. The Department of Defense has its own Mentor - Protégé Program, so compare and contrast the two programs to determine which is best suited for your business.

No Cost | Webinar

Join us on October 8th at 9 a.m. to learn how to navigate and understand SAM Contracting Opportunities with our webinar, presented by Contracting Officer, Robert Hall.

Participants will learn to:
-Find Opportunities: Discover how to locate contracts that match your interests.
-Set Up Notifications: Use saved searches to receive automatic alerts for new opportunities.
-Respond Effectively: Gain insights on how to respond to opportunities successfully.
-Market Research Tools: Utilize SAM and FPDS-NG to identify awardees and pricing trends.

This webinar is ideal for small business owners, new contractors, and anyone interested in government contracting.
To register, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/opportunities-navigation

Learn about the limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule from Koprince McCall Pottroff government contracts attorneys with this Webinar, starting at 10 a.m. MDT tomorrow, October 1, 2024.

Using a step-by-step process and plenty of examples to help bring the rules to life will help you ensure that you understand and comply with these essential rules.

To register, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/limitations

Many companies in the United States industrial base rely on foreign investment for financial health and expansion. This is called Foreign Ownership, Control, or Interest (FOCI). This is of little concern in the general commercial world, but when that company is a government contractor it may suddenly become more complicated. Generally, the federal government is happy to allow such relationships, but only when the interests align. We’ll discuss how to know if FOCI is present and what happens when it is with our FOCI Webinar, next week on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. MDT. To Register, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/smfoci

The SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs—collectively known by the acronym SBIR/STTR—are two of the SBA’s least understood programs. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. MDT, Matthew Moriarty from Schoonover & Moriarty LLC will go through the basics of what the SBIR and STTR programs are, who may use them, and what benefits the programs convey.
To register for this virtual training, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/sbir-sttr

Tomorrow, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, learn how to do business with the Federal Aviation Administration online, at 10 a.m. MDT. Jeri Bird, Management and Program Analyst, will present FAA Procurement Regulation Information, Small Business Goals, What the FAA Buys, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Information, Marketing Resources, and SBO Advocates around the U.S.

Register at no cost at: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/faa

Next week on September 5, learn about the City's Online Bidding Opportunities, their Cooperative Contract System, their New Vendor Management Self-Service System, and about their upcoming 12th Annual Cooperative Purchasing Expo with our Doing Business with the City of El Paso Training. Register for free at: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/dbwcity

Learn about DPA Title III from Ian Patterson, an experienced federal contract attorney for Schoonover & Moriarty LLC on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. MDT.
Ian will cover the provisions of Title I (Priorities and Allocations), Title III (Expansion of Productive Capacity and Supply), and Title VII (General Provisions).
Did you know that Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) provides various financial measures, such as loans, loan guarantees, purchases, and purchase commitments, to improve, expand, and maintain domestic production capabilities needed to support national defense and homeland security procurement requirements. Title III also authorizes Federal Government procurement and installation of equipment in plants, factories, and other industrial facilities owned by the Government or private persons. A typical Title III project is focused on increasing production capacity and reducing production costs for new, state-of-the-art technologies needed for military and homeland security purposes.

It is true that the Department of Defense (DoD) is the only federal agency with an active Title III Program, but Executive Order 13603 delegates the authority to other departments and agencies to partner with the DOD in sponsoring individual Title III projects for the national defense.

Register at no cost: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/dpa-schoonover-moriarty

Learn about the SBA HubZone Government Contracting Program with our upcoming Training scheduled Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Registration is at no cost at: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/sbahubzonetraining

The SBA El Paso District Office together with the Department of Homeland Security-HSI bring you CMMC Training Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Human Trafficking, August 8, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT. To register, contact Suzanne Aguirre at 915-834-4634 [email protected]

As policies evolve, new industries emerge, and market opportunities expand, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) are positioned for significant growth in government contracting over the next few years. Discover what trends will shape the landscape of government contracting. https://bit.ly/3Lx5Xlg LemonWire

Ebonie McClintock, the Small Business Professional from MICC-Office of Small Business Programs, will be providing a webinar providing some insight on how to do business with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) on July 11, 2024. To register for this webinar, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/miccforecast

Clark is looking to assemble a diverse team of project partners to deliver the El Paso VA New Health Care Center project.
Please join us at this upcoming event, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To Register, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjtSSn8EwkJZ_NGxGvzAYSfgi3FHw9E8_PF8VIE3i_awtQrg/viewform

On June 27, 2024 join our exclusive webinar roundtable, hosted by the UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting (CGC), UTSA APEX Accelerator, and experts from the US Navy's Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), designed for small business DoD contractors. This session will provide critical insights into the importance of SPRS in DoD contracting, compliance with cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, System Security Plans), navigating the SPRS website, accurately inputting self-assessment scores, and best practices for
maintaining SPRS records. Gain practical guidance tailored for small businesses to enhance compliance and competitiveness in the contracting arena. Register now for this no-cost, invaluable event at: https://lnkd.in/gUF73v47

The OCIO Industry Day Webinar on June 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. MDT will cover: • APFS Snapshot of Future Contracts • Wireline Contract • Audio Visual BPA • IT Help Desk Contract • Cyber Security Operations & Control Management (Formerly SOC) Update
Register at: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_CV04VA7qR2uJFkbgsf8Otw #/registration

Learn how to uncover the art of 'scoping' to streamline your CMMC journey, focusing on defining the IT boundaries that contain CUI with Core Business Solutions' Strategic Scoping: Simplifying CMMC Compliance Webinar, June 20, 2024 at 12 p.m. MDT. To register, visit: https://corebusinesssolutions.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pvAVOnCATPenBDWEjah2Nw #/registration

Join us tomorrow at the Small Business Lending Fair, hosted at El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Lenders from our region will gather to bring YOU services and funding needed to run a successful and thriving small business. Twenty-five organizations will provide financial literacy and funding options. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes!
There is no cost to have a table as a lender or to participate as an attendee.

Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Small Business Lending Fair!

In collaboration with the El Paso Community College, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), the Women's Business Border Center (WBBC) and the El Paso Chamber invite you to the Small Business Lending Fair. Lenders from our region will gather to bring YOU services and funding needed to run a successful and thriving small business. Twenty-five organizations will provide financial literacy and funding options. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes!

There is no cost to have a table as a lender or to participate as an attendee.

Register at: elpaso.org