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Collaborative Success: Building Strong Teams for OTA Consortia Opportunities – Webinar
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rnbbHRoSS3OONjqP6BxrHg
The government contracting space is evolving—and small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors (NTAs) are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. Join govmates and ATI on June 25th for an engaging webinar on how OTA agreements are transforming access to federal innovation opportunities—and how ATI helps small businesses thrive in this space. Through its proven model of consortium management and strategic collaboration, ATI helps emerging innovators bypass traditional barriers, connect with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, and bring cutting-edge solutions to market faster.
In this session, you’ll learn:
• How OTAs differ from FAR-based contracts—and what makes them especially valuable for small businesses
• ATI’s role in managing mission-focused consortia that open doors to real-time government needs
• Steps to join a consortium, align with DoD priorities, and team with other innovators to compete and win
Whether you’re just entering the federal arena or looking to expand your footprint, this webinar offers clear, actionable insights on how ATI supports your success through flexible, innovation-driven acquisition.
Date And Time
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual 852 people viewed this event.
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Register here: https://govmates.com/event/ati-virtual-matchmaking-2025/
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Date And Time
Thursday, July 10, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Virtual 685 people viewed this event.
Navigating the Federal Marketplace: A Guide to Finding and Winning Contracts
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jJ_6e_WITN-CUwfGu8Mjxw
Are you ready to break into the federal contracting space or expand your government business portfolio? Join ATI Education for a practical, insight-packed webinar designed to help businesses of all sizes understand and succeed in the federal marketplace. This session will guide participants through the essential steps of identifying contract opportunities, understanding agency needs, and positioning your company to win. From registering in SAM.gov to interpreting solicitations and crafting competitive proposals, this webinar will demystify the federal procurement process and equip you with actionable strategies to stand out from the competition.
Key Takeaways:
An overview of how the federal contracting process works
Tools and platforms to find contract opportunities
How to assess and respond to solicitations
Tips for creating a winning proposal
Common pitfalls to avoid when entering the federal market
Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to improve your win rate, this webinar offers valuable guidance to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive space.
Date And Time
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
- UTC
- UTC
Location
VirtualRegistration End Date
2025-08-06 152 people viewed this event.
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Attending the RRPV and BioMaP-Consortium Joint General Membership Meeting? Join us for matchmaking.
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Date And Time
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
Location
Hyatt Regency Crystal City: 2799 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202 285 people viewed this event.
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Date And Time
Thursday, August 14, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
Location
400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269 246 people viewed this event.
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Date And Time
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 3372 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our Fourth Annual Fiscal Year End Fiesta networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: TBD
Cost: $25
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-fiscal-year-end-fiesta-4th-annual-tickets-1399784355689
Date And Time
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
DMV 2672 people viewed this event.
Save the date for matchmaking (govmates-style) at AUSA.
Date And Time
Monday, October 13, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 3372 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our third annual Holiday Bash, an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Cushman & Wakefield, Amenity Space 1800 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102
Cost: $25
Date And Time
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Cushman & Wakefield Amenity Space: 1800 Tyson's Blvd, Mclean, VAMatchmaking Events
govmates provides both virtual and in-person matchmaking sessions that are focused on results.
Our matchmaking platform enables government agencies and large primes to connect 1×1 with non-traditional defense contractors in support of small business outreach, market research, sources sought and supplier diversity initiatives. We’ve incorporated elements of human-centered design to build a platform that meets your outreach needs in both a virtual and physical environment.
What govmates can do for your matchmaking event
Custom Conference Matchmaking Website
Project Management of Matchmaking Process
Detailed Profiles of Small Business Participants
Marketing and Social Media Promotion of Conference
Formulaic and Methodical Matchmaking Using Relevance Scoring
Scheduling Tool to Efficiently Calendar Meetings
Valley of Death Combat
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VIRTUAL MATCHMAKING SESSIONS
Join NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and other agency organizations for virtual matchmaking sessions with government representatives, large systems integrators and primes.
In order to be eligible to participate in virtual matchmaking sessions, please register for matchmaking via the red button on this page. Once you have created a matchmaking profile, you will be notified of your matchmaking sessions no later than Monday, October 5, 2020.
Please note matchmaking sessions are not guaranteed – matches will be facilitated based upon company information you provide in your matchmaking profile and the needs of participating primes and government buyers.
All virtual matchmaking sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams in a web browser. The Microsoft Teams app is not required.
Already a govmates member? No problem – shoot us a note so we can use your existing profile for matchmaking at this event.
Date And Time
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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In a post-COVID world, how do you develop business with the Federal Government? Join a team of experts from Wolf Den Associates along with government representatives to learn how to maintain relationships and your pipeline during these unprecedented times.
- Take a Virtual First strategy – focus on marketing, social media, video chats, etc.
- Platforms – know what your customers can (and can’t) use
- Trade Associations – lean on your alliances
- Meetings – let’s get creative with scheduling and connecting (both virtually and socially distant)
Replay Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoqWU_euFuc
Date And Time
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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In a post-COVID world, we’ve learned securing the supply chain is more critical than ever. CMMC is here to stay, so join us for a panel of experts to discuss the new normal.
- CMMC: let’s get real – what do I need to do?
- What are other contractors doing from an implementation perspective?
- How has the implementation timeline changed post-COVID?
- Where does my business face the greatest risks?
- I provide mission-critical work – what do I need to be aware of?
- What resources do I have access to?
Replay Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krqVjn-XFMM&feature=youtu.be
Date And Time
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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We spend thousands of dollars and countless hours on B&P – but do you really know how the government customer will choose to buy from you? Let’s take a look behind the curtain and hear from former and current government acquisition officials as they discuss the evaluation process from the government customer point of view. Learn how the government views compliance, strengths and weaknesses, risk and other factors that make up an evaluation. We’ll also include a forensic analysis of actual “competitive one-bids” to improve future acquisitions.
Date And Time
Thursday, February 06, 2020
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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Join us for matchmaking with large primes and integrators who are looking to team with SDVOSBs. Meet General Dynamics, Booz Allen, Accenture Federal, ECS Federal and more.
Date And Time
Thursday, November 07, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
GSA Headquarters
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Proposal Pricing for SCA
- Complications & Risks
On-Boarding Incumbent Staff
- Gotchas
Fringe Costs
- Where to Save, Where to Spend
On-Going Management
- REIs, Unions, Labor complaints
Surviving a DoL Audit
Date And Time
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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There is strength in numbers and our pack is strong! Join govmates and Wolf Den Associates for the govmates Institute for a half-day educational opportunity dedicated to helping you win more work.
In GovCon, we need to run with the strongest of the pack to reap the benefit of the hunt.
ASSESS the opportunity
CAPTURE the proposal
BID to WIN
Assess, Capture & Win: Practical Win Lessons from The Pack will help you focus your skills to increase customer engagement, win strategy, competitive analysis, teaming, solution development and proposal writing. Also, you’ll be able to network with fellow government contractors.
Date And Time
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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The Difference: The VETS agenda is crafted by Veterans already doing business with the Federal government—Veteran Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes.
VETS 19 will bring together Federal agencies, Prime contractors, and Veterans to discuss how to take full advantage of the Federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses.
Do you run a Veteran-owned or service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (VOSB/SDVOSB) and want to work with the government? Or do you want to team with a Veteran-owned company but aren’t sure how? Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
The National Veteran Small Business Coalitions has created VETS to help you accomplish your small business goals. The conference will provide you with the information you need to navigate the Federal acquisition process – from the government perspective as well as from successful veteran small business owners.
VETS connects thriving Veteran business owners with emerging Veteran entrepreneurs to expose the knowledge needed to acquire government contracts and teaming opportunities. While attending, also expect to network with government agencies, large companies, and potential clients and customers.
Veterans who have attained success are one of the best resources to help other Veterans follow suit. Register Now and see your small business succeed!
Date And Time
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
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Date And Time
Thursday, May 23, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Honolulu, HI
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Join us at the 2019 AFCEA Homeland Security Conference in Washington, DC for matchmaking with DHS procurement reps and industry primes.
Date And Time
Monday, April 22, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
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Growth: It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Business
- Maximizing your WOSB status
- GSA Schedules: Take advantage of the Vehicle
- Key IDIQ Contracts to Target
Teaming: Keep your Friends Close, and your Enemies Closer
- Teaming Agreements & Contracts
- How to protect your house when dealing with large partners
Exit Strategy & Profit Maximization: I’m Gonna Make Him an Offer He Can’t Refuse
- Tax Reform & Accounting
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Exit Strategies
- Financing and Liquidity Options
Date And Time
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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- How to Compensate your Business Development Professionals, Executive Compensation Tips
- How to Win via Price to Win, Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Pricing
- You’ve Won – Now What? Mobilization and Ramp-Up
- SCA Compliance & Gotchas
Date And Time
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
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Purgatory: That Awful Time Between Proposal Submission and Award
- BAFOs, How to respond to govt requests/questions, FAR compliance, “Gotchas,” and How
to maintain employment of key personnel while awaiting award
30 to 60 Day Transition / Contract Award & Ramp-Up
- Recruiting & Operations (Transition Planning, Rebadging, Quality Planning, Customer
Interaction), Contracts (Sub-K’s, Negotiations), Accounting (Accounting System Set-Up,
Billing Requirements, Types of Contracts)
Now That You’ve Won – How Do You Pay for It?
- Alternative lending options beyond your bank and line of credit: Receivables &
Unbilled Financing, Term and Bridge Loans, Purchase Order & Equipment Financing
Capture & Business Development for FY2019
- What capture should you be focused on through December? Strategic Planning and
Key Opportunities
Date And Time
Thursday, September 06, 2018
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
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- How to compensate your executive team
- Other Transaction Authority (OTAs)
- To protest or not to protest?
- Price to Win, Pricing Strategies for Growth
- Recruiting in the Intelligence Community
- How to churn and burn proposals with limited resources
- Other ways to liquidity beyond selling your SDVOSB
- SDVOSB procurement opportunities on the horizon
Date And Time
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
- UTC
- UTC
Location
Virtual#NotYourMothersMatchmaking
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