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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Pricing Series (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Pricing Series (Part 1)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elements of an Adequate Proposal and Indirect Costs and Rates. \nProposals are contractor prepared packages made in response to government solicitations and include the contractor’s budgeted costs for the projected period of performance of the solicitation. Experts from DCAA will discuss the requirements of these proposal packages set forth in FAR Part 15 and DFARS 252.215-7009. The training will walk participants through proposal cost elements\, including direct labor\, material\, subcontracts\, ODCs\, and indirect rates. The DCAA will also discuss how the agency determines the adequacy of your proposal submission. Additionally\, the DCAA will provide examples of budgeting practices using historical data considerations\, examples of adequacy non-compliances\, and regulatory resources to assist with proposal development. Not sure how to build your indirect rates? Experts from DCAA will define direct versus indirect costs\, what general indirect rate structures look like\, and the relationship between indirect pools and bases. Additionally\, the DCAA will discuss the life cycle of indirect rates\, then build example indirect rates using the four-step method in allocating indirect costs to Government Contracts. \nhttps://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/apexaccelerator/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-1992/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Contracting: Mastering the Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Contracting: Mastering the Basics and Beyond[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Point of Contact: Tammy Gaglioti (651) 201-2430\nLocation: University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave N\, Minneapolis MN 55411 \nWe’re going “Back to the Basics!” \nJoin the Department of Administration’s Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) and APEX Accelerator (APEX) for a program highlighting the state’s efforts and resources to assist small businesses\, especially those at the beginning of their government contracting journey. We’ll start with an overview of how to do business with the state. Then we’ll get into the details: how to use the Small Business Certification Portal to apply for certification; what kind of marketing you should be doing to gain the interest of government buyers; we’ll explain the bidding/request for proposal process and the parts of a contract; and we’ll talk about how agencies can use procurement tools to work directly with certified small businesses without going through a competitive process. Throughout the morning you’ll have a chance to network with resource partners and other small business owners. \nhttps://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/apexaccelerator/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-2038/
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nSBIR/STTR Ask Us Anything\nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award non-dilutive funding to small businesses to enable them to develop a technology and chart a path toward it’s commercialization. \nThe session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the SBIR/STTR Programs and how to apply the knowledge gained in our self-paced learning materials. \nThis FREE session is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/ask-us-anything/
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SUMMARY:Launch Your Product With Confidence
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Launch Your Product With Confidence[vc_column_text]With Susan Henken-Thielen\, MBA \nNovember 14\, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n$99 per person \nVirtual \nSuccessfully bringing your novel innovation to market requires a deep understanding of the market landscape\, your customers\, and the unique value your solution offers. The SBIR/STTR programs place growing emphasis on early-stage commercialization\, highlighting the need to strategize from the outset. This session is designed to clarify the commercialization process and provide insights on how to strategically navigate the “valley of death” to ensure successful market entry. \nMNSBIR\, Inc. is excited to host “Launch your Product with Confidence” – a virtual workshop to prepare small businesses to sell their viable product/service. \nSBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are an ideal audience to attend this session. \nMarketing expert Susan Henken-Thielen\, MBA will lead the workshop and share marketing frameworks as well as case studies to guide attendees with the following questions: \n\nHow can I strategically communicate what my product does?\nHow can I position and price this product to sell it most effectively?\n\nGet to know the workshop host:\nSusan Henken-Thielen\, MBA has over 40 years of executive experience in a range of industries including educational and medical technology and devices\, consumer goods\, fitness\, and higher education. She has led the global product launch for Pearson VUE\, achieving 28% growth and grew a branded consumer health line to $75MM in 5 years. She oversaw a 13% increase in sales in the funding-challenged special education market and reached the 1-year sales goal in 6 months for the launch of an innovative CIGNA healthcare product. \nWhat’s included:\n\nA 1.5-hour marketing deep dive\nA half-hour 1:1 consultation with Susan Henken-Thielen (available only to Minnesota SBIR/STTR funded firms)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”2″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation-circle” add_icon=”true” title=”Refund Policy” tab_id=”1728918127687-f459dfda-7b07″][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Refund Policy Refund requests for webinars hosted by MNSBIR\, Inc. will be honored according to the following terms: Full Refunds: Cancellations made at least 3 days before the scheduled webinar will receive a full refund. No Refunds: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 3 days before the webinar or for non-attendance. Transfer or Credit: If you are unable to attend the webinar\, you may transfer your registration to another person or apply the registration fee as credit toward a future webinar\, provided notification is given at least 24 hours before the event. Host Cancellation: In the event that MNSBIR\, Inc. cancels or reschedules the webinar\, attendees will receive a full refund or the option to attend the rescheduled event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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