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Georgia Tech is an approved Defense Acquisition University (DAU) equivalency provider and offers DAU-equivalent training that will satisfy the FAC-C and DAWIA certification programs.

CON 260B provides an in-depth review of the Department of Defense Small Business Program (SBP). This course delves into the intricacies of the associated programs and initiatives that support the SBP and the DoD’s efforts to improve small business participation in prime contracting and subcontracting. The course focuses particular attention on the Small Business Managers’ role as a vital member of the acquisition team.

Participants will learn how to do the following by participating in this course:

• Conduct market research to the extent needed to maximize small business participation at the prime and subcontracting levels.
• Select the appropriate acquisition strategy that maximizes small business participation either at the prime contract or subcontracting levels.
• Describe the SBA’s role in the award decision making process.
• Implement the subcontracting requirements.
• Describe how to provide assistance to small businesses in finding government contracting and sub-contracting opportunities

A notebook containing the PowerPoint slides, assessment instruments, exercises and supplemental information will be provided to each registered participant.

Day One

• Introduction
• Admin Information
• Course Overview
• Market Research

Day Two

• Acquisition Strategy
• SBA Role

Day Three

• Subcontracting Plan
• Outreach