UPCOMING PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COURSES PTAP-Marketing to the Federal Government October 12, 1995. Northern Virginia SBDC, 4031 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm. The speaker for this Seminar is Gerald Francis. This intermediate level marketing seminar is geared toward the small business person who already knows the basics of contracting with the Federal Government. Topics include the Federal acquisition process, marketing information collection and proposal preparation. The fee for this seminar is $20.00. To register please call (703)277-7700. PTAP-Government Proposal: Pricing and Accounting October 17, 1995. Northern Virginia SBDC, 4031 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm. The speaker for this class will be Harry McAndrew formerly of IBM. This is an introductory seminar that will cover the basic data needed to understand the government contract requirements. It includes basic insight on government contracting, pricing, and accounting requirements. The cost of this seminar is $30.00. For registration or more information please call (703)277-7700. PTAP-Government Contracting for Small Disadvantaged Businesses October 24, 1995. Northern Virginia SBDC, 4031 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm. The speaker for this seminar is Brian Garcia of Piliero, Mazza, & Pargament. This introductory course is directed at disadvantaged, or potentially disadvantaged businesses, and is an overview of special programs requiring limited or no competition, including 8(a), Mentor-Protege, and other specialized programs for minorities. The course also covers General Competition Requirements. The cost of this seminar is $30.00. Call SBDC (703)277-7700 to register.

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