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The Politics of ProcurementUS Federal Government Contracting
Webinar Series - 2016
Presented By:Aaron Grau, Esq.
JUNE 10, 2016
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:(All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded)
JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851
JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483
JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307
JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesseshttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539
JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267
JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667
JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779
JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107
JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667
JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091
JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849
JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series
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AGENDA
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AGENDA:
• Introduction – HOST
•Introduction - GUEST
• Presentation
•Conclusions
• Q & A
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INTRODUCTIONHost
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Jennifer SchausAbout The Host
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series
* Approx 20 Yrs in Gov Contracting
* Career: D&B (Govt Division)
Federal Sales & GSA Scheds
* Frequent Speaker: Chambers, NCMA, AFCEA, etc
* Member: WIPG
* Education: Towson University – B.A.
UC Berkeley - Leadership Accelerator
Cornell University - Exec Leadership
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Jennifer SchausJennifer Schaus & Associates
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series
* DC Based Consulting Firm
* Over 10 Yrs in Business
* Support Services for Gov Cons
Proposal Writing / Contract Vehicles (GSA)
Sales & Biz Dev
Certifications – SBA 8(a); SDVO; etc.
Events
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INTRODUCTIONGuest
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Aaron Grau, Esq.ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series
Director, Cohen & Grigsby Federal Government Affairs
Lobbyist Engaging Administrative Agencies & Capitol Hill
Previously Senate Labor Subcommittee Majority Counsel
Mercer University School of Law Macon, Georgia – 1995
Emory University Atlanta, Georgia - 1992
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Aaron GrauCohen & Grigsby, P.C.
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series
140 Attorneys
30 Practice Areas
Public Affairs Practice Area Has Dedicated Focus on State & Federal Procurement
Based in Pittsburgh, PA
Office in Naples, FL
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PRESENTATION
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Politics of Procurement
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GETTING THE MONEY
Grants v. Contracts• ALL grants are contracts, but NOT ALL contracts are grants.• Grant v. Contract Depends on Agency• Many Different Vehicles
• Appropriations / Earmarks• SBIR’s (Small Business Innovative Research) • STTR’s (Small Business Tech Transfer Research)• CRADA’s (Cooperative Research And Development Agreement)• Programmatic Expenditures• Direct Sales
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Ask & Answer These Questions:
1. WHERE is the money; WHAT federal agency is right for you?
2. WHO in that agency has the money & authority to spend it?
3. WHO in that agency has the programmatic priority?
4. WHEN should you ask them to spend the money on you?
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… and The ArtHOW?
How to hit your target requires good
relationships, creativity, and a
strategic approach
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Many factors to consider. Each opportunity will present their own realities and
“tools”.Consider the following:
• The General Services Agency (“GSA”) Schedules• Sub-Contracting (Small to Large or Large to Small) • Congressional Influence • Small Business “Set-Asides” & The Rule of Two • Federal Agency Small Business Goals – SBA Scorecard• Spoon Feeding the Contract Officer• Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts - IDIQ
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CONCLUSIONS
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CONCLUSIONS• Discerning your target customers is a science.
• Developing a strategy to hit your target is an art.• Politics will always play a role: agency priorities, available funding, & contractor personalities.
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Q & A
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CONTACT DETAILSMs. Jennifer L. Schaus
Washington DC+ 1 - 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 8
[email protected] www.JenniferSchaus.com
Aaron GrauPittsburgh, PA / Washington DC
4 1 2 – 4 8 0 – 1 8 0 [email protected]
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:(All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded)
JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851
JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483
JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307
JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesseshttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539
JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267
JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667
JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779
JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107
JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667
JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091
JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849
JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series