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Mastering Micro-Purchasing in Federal Government Contracting Virtual Training Webinar



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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
 Strategic Outreach Communications (SOC) 
 Virtual Training Webinar 

 

Mastering Micro-Purchasing in Federal Government Contracting
 
presented by MicroMarket.co


Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Virtual Format: 
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Please click the link below to register for this event: 
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r1dba83bb74bfd2f5f04b648047c381fd.


Training Event Description

Get ready for an electrifying webinar that will revolutionize the way you approach federal government contracting!

 

Welcome to "Mastering Micro-Purchasing in Federal Government Contracting and Designing Your $10,000 Offer" – a session teeming with energy, insights, and actionable strategies. 

 

Micro-purchases in the federal government sector are an often-underutilized avenue with immense potential. They offer an excellent opportunity for businesses to dip their toes into government contracting without navigating the usual complex bidding processes.

 

In this dynamic webinar, participants will be introduced to the fascinating world of micro-purchases. The discussion will include the nuts and bolts of how the federal government operates in this unique procurement space. Expect to uncover the intricacies of micro-purchase thresholds, the nuances of government purchase cards, and the strategies to tap into this market effectively.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Understanding Micro-Purchases: Delve into what micro-purchases are and why they’re a game-changer in federal contracting.
  2. Designing $10,000 Offers: Discover how to craft compelling service or product offerings tailored to fit within the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold.
  3. Best Practices and Compliance: Navigate the rules and regulations with ease. Understand the compliance aspects to ensure your offers are not just attractive, but also legally sound.
  4. Business Growth Strategies: Learn how micro-purchases can be a stepping stone to larger contracts and long-term relationships with government agencies.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is tailor-made for entrepreneurs, small business owners, independent contractors, and anyone eager to explore the federal government marketplace. Whether you're new to government contracting or looking to expand your existing operations, this session is packed with insights you won't want to miss.


Targeted Outreach Federal Socioeconomic Classifications (participation is not limited to the below classifications)    

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

About MicroMarket.co

MicroMarket.co is platform marketplace owned and operated by THINK Acquisition LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, founded by William Randolph. THINK Acquisition holds seminars, workshops, and coaching sessions that focus on the skills government employees need to be effective in their current roles and keep climbing the ladder. Participants walk away from training experiences excited and ready to apply learned concepts in their daily work.

MicroMarket.co is dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of government micro purchase services. The platform marketplace is built upon the foundation of simplifying searches (and requests), providing an arena for service providers to be seen and compete, and ensuring a trusted, efficient solution for all micro-purchase government services transactions. 

At the heart of MicroMarket.co is an unwavering commitment to trust, transparency, and mutual success, holding the belief that by fostering an environment where government representatives can effortlessly find what they need, and vendors can tap into a thriving micro-purchases market, a future where micro purchases are not just entry level transactions; but opportunities for growth, collaboration, progress and innovation" can be built.


Disclosure Statement

The participation of any commercial entities in VA outreach and training programs does not convey or imply that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly or indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the commercial entity, its successors, assignees, or licensees. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not warrant any services that may be provided by the commercial organizations listed.


For more information about the Strategic Outreach and Communications Program, contact Curtis Brandon at Curtis.Brandon@va.gov.

For registration support, contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.

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