Part 2: Federal Contracting Fundamentals

This introductory training provides a foundational overview of federal contracting and how small businesses can begin competing for government opportunities. Participants will learn how the federal marketplace works, who buys what, and where small businesses fit into the process.

Key topics include:

How federal agencies purchase goods and services
The role of small businesses set-asides
Basic registration requirements
Where to find contracting opportunities

Attendees will also gain insight into available SBA and partner resources that support businesses at every stage of the federal contracting journey. Ideal for entrepreneurs and small businesses who are new to federal contracting and want a clear starting point for entering the government marketplace.

This will be a live webinar presented through Zoom. Please note, live seminars are not recorded and the use of AI bots or automates scripts to join, interact, or engage in discussions is strictly prohibited and will be removed if and when identified. Meeting and access information for this webinar will be emailed after registration. If you do not see the registration information 48 hours after registering, please check your spam folder. If you need assistance, please call 910-755-7498.

Speaker(s): Heather Port, SBA