September 2005 Issue

In this issue:

SBTDC

The Power of PR

Pump up your public relations savvy with these simple tips to get your business noticed. For the full story, click here.

PTAC

New Michigan Law Targets Vets and State Contracts

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm recently signed Public Act 91 into law. Sean Carlson, director of purchasing for the Michigan Department of Management and Budget, answered questions about this new law, which impacts qualified disabled veterans who bid on state contracts. For the full story, click here.

Are you Familiar with BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION?

The Business Systems Modernization (BSM) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Bid Board System (DIBBS), is a Web-based application that enables the vendor community to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations for items of supply included in the DLA BSM program. For the full story, click here.

CCR Database Revamped by SBA

The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database was recently revamped by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration and the Department of Defense to improve accuracy and streamline the data entry process for small businesses. For the full story, click here.

Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Security Alert

If you receive a letter from the Department of Transportation requesting your TPIN number, do not respond. DO NOT give your TPIN number to anyone. For the full story, click here.

Taking Advantage of GSA Schedule Contracting Opportunities

A General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract is one of several streamlined contract vehicles that contractors may use to market and sell their commercial products or services to the government. This contract provides contractors with a viable and potentially lucrative platform on which to service its public sector customers. For the full story, click here.

Upcoming Seminars and Events

For more information about upcoming seminars & events, click here.

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