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SUMMARY:Finding Geographically Centric Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a new series of events on government contracting\, acquisition and business development. This course\, Effective Low-Cost Capture for Small Business\, lasts six weeks. All six weeks can be booked or just sign up for one! \nWeek 4: Finding Geographically Centric Opportunities \nMost businesses look for opportunities nearby\, but often miss great opportunities right in their backyard. To ensure you don’t miss out on a company-changing contract\, a business must have a plan in place.  This course discusses how to find local opportunities and explores the many opportunities hidden in plain sight \nWhile in-person attendance is preferred\, a virtual option is available. \nUpcoming classes in this series include: \n\nClass 5: Finding Orlando-Specific Opportunities\nClass 6: Conference Strategies\n\nPresented by David P. Grow CEO\, Defense Proposals Group\nDave retired from the Government after 37+ years serving the Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, and OSD\, including serving as Project Manager (PM) for an OSD-led program that funded and executed crucial developments for every DOD test organization. He held roles as PM\, Deputy Security Assistance Management Director (SAMD)\, Chief Engineer\, Staff Action Officer\, and Manager. Dave worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, MD; the Pentagon; the National Capital Region; and at PEO STRI in Orlando\, FL. \nHe has served as PM\, SBIR Resource Sponsor\, Engineer\, and Test Director across numerous systems\, geographies and positions. Dave managed the award of Government contracts valued up to $2.4B\, sponsored SBIR programs\, supported the development of numerous air\, land\, and sea weapons programs\, and led many complex developmental and integration projects. \nDave’s current bid and proposal specialization work evolved from leading over 60 source selections (evaluating hundreds of proposals) for multiple Government agencies. This array of experience enables clients to successfully compete for competitive\, non-competitive\, and SBIR/BAA vehicles. He brings the eye and understanding of an experienced and trained evaluator\, engineer\, PM\, COR\, and resource sponsor to his clients\, ensuring that each proposal delivers the information critical to the next win.
URL:https://incubator.ucf.edu/event/finding-geographically-centric-opportunities/
LOCATION:UCF Business Incubator Research Park\, 3259 Progress Dr.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Park Incubator,Incubator Events
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SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
DESCRIPTION:This class explains the Government’s Quality Assurance processes and explores QASP\, Quality Control Plan (QCP)\, and other quality-related functions to enable firms to address quality requirements effectively during the proposal and execution phases of contracting. \nIn-person attendance is encouraged; however\, a virtual option is available. \nUpcoming classes in this series include: \n\nSWOT Analyses and Bid/No Bid Decision Making\nAvoiding Common Proposal Team Problems and Pitfalls\n\nPresented by David P. Grow CEO\, Defense Proposals Group\nDave retired from the Government after 37+ years serving the Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, and OSD\, including serving as Project Manager (PM) for an OSD-led program that funded and executed crucial developments for every DOD test organization. He held roles as PM\, Deputy Security Assistance Management Director (SAMD)\, Chief Engineer\, Staff Action Officer\, and Manager. Dave worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, MD; the Pentagon; the National Capital Region; and at PEO STRI in Orlando\, FL. He has served as PM\, SBIR Resource Sponsor\, Engineer\, and Test Director across numerous systems\, geographies and positions. Dave managed the award of Government contracts valued up to $2.4B\, sponsored SBIR programs\, supported the development of numerous air\, land\, and sea weapons programs\, and led many complex developmental and integration projects. \nDave’s current bid and proposal specialization work evolved from leading over 60 source selections (evaluating hundreds of proposals) for multiple Government agencies. This array of experience enables clients to successfully compete for competitive\, non-competitive\, and SBIR/BAA vehicles. He brings the eye and understanding of an experienced and trained evaluator\, engineer\, PM\, COR\, and resource sponsor to his clients\, ensuring that each proposal delivers the information critical to the next win. \n 
URL:https://incubator.ucf.edu/event/quality-assurance-surveillance-plans-qasps/
LOCATION:UCF Business Incubator Research Park\, 3259 Progress Dr.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32826\, United States
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