2016 HBCU Federal Contracting Academy
October 25-26th, 2016
Renaissance Arlington Capital View
Co-host: Tennessee State University
About
Designed to educate Historically Black College & Universities on both the federal contracting process and how to win contracts, the HBCU Federal Contracting Academy will be taught by the leadership of federal agencies and industry experts.
In a one-day conference with four specific learning tracks, the academy will focus on the following learning outcomes:
Learn how to setup a federal contracting division within a University system.
Understand the unique characteristics of federal contracts and how they benefit HBCUs.
Recognize federal contract key elements, and how they differ from grants and cooperative agreements.
Learn the federal contracting process, including the roles and responsibilities of the key staff that should be a part of the team.
Discover how to become ready to bid on contracts including how to prepare capability statements to highlight core competencies within the University.
Learn how to build strong federal relationships to further the contracting process.
Learn where to find opportunities within the federal marketplace by department or agency.
Identify the applicable regulations guiding the federal contracting process, from application to closeout.
Provide strategies for implementing and managing federal contracts from pre-award to post award.
Understand mentor-protégé partnerships and teaming arrangements for federal contracting
Meet key federal buyers and industry partners to communicate about potential partnerships and collaborations.
Overall, the HBCU Federal Contracting Academy will combine how-to-education with comprehensive contracting knowledge and face-to-face interaction. Each HBCU participate will leave knowing how to better compete and win contracts in the federal marketplace.
