The LaGuardia Community College APEX ACCELERATOR formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), established in 1999, helps businesses in Queens and beyond to market their goods and services to the Federal, State, and local governments. We strive to simplify the steps needed to help you successfully sell to the government. This Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. APEX offers procurement technical assistance and training workshops to meet the needs of any sized business, including Minority-Owned Small Business (MBE), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), and Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Expo Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-barriers-creating-pathways-government-and-business-expo-tickets-846146275287?aff=oddtdtcreator
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THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY ISSUES RFP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES (CMS) FOR THE MIDTOWN BUS TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - PHASE 1 - RAMP STRUCTURE AND INTERIM BUS TERMINAL (FUTURE BUS STAGING AND STORAGE FACILITY - 2025 through 2030 The RFP can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ej-Gxa5z
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We're proud to announce the graduation of our 2024 Fall USDOT Bonding Education Program (BEP) Cohort! 29 remarkable small businesses from New York and New England have completed our intensive four-week program, marking the 11th successful edition of the #USDOTBEP in the Northeast Region. 📊 Impact Highlight: - Current cohort reports $33M in bonding capacity - Program alumni have achieved over $75M in total bonding capacity Special thanks to our distinguished speakers and partners who were able to present about project opportunities in New York and New England: - The New Terminal One at JFK- Kimberly Hardy - The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey - Hersh K. Parekh, Esq. - LaGuardia Community College - Assuanta Howard - Skanska - Suzanne Miritello This 11th edition of the USDOT Bonding Education Program-Northeast Region represents a significant milestone in our mission to equip small businesses with the tools, resources, and education they need to succeed in construction project opportunities," stated Lizbeth A. Rodriguez-Rios, Director of the Northeast SBTRC. "As part of USDOT's Investing in America initiative, this 2024 Fall BEP Cohort exemplifies our commitment to building stronger, more capable contractors in our transportation infrastructure sector. The 2024 Fall BEP Cohort includes: 4A Construction Corp, Aberdeen Mechanical LLC, ASR International, B. Alpha Construction LLC, Blaka Cool Inc, Boomi Environmental LLC, Bottom Line Construction, Cellgain Wireless, Creative Builders Home & Garden, David and Goliath Construction Corp, Dedicated Janitorial Service, Elkanah Remodeling Co, Energy Fencing Inc, Glass Facades Inc, Green Power Associates, Integrated Project Solutions LLC, Keen Renovations Inc, LRJ Construction LLC, Mass Signal Service LLC, Miller Fence Co, Oakman Enterprises Inc, RAY Services Inc, Rokx Services LLC, Shirken One LLC, SOIL X Corp, Stonebridge Mosaics Inc, The Best Shades LLC, WINGGLEE LLC, and Zafra Construction LLC. Interested in joining our next cohort? Applications for Fall 2025 open soon! Contact: sbtrc@lagcc.cuny.edu #USDOT #SmallBusiness #TransportationIndustry #Construction #InvestingInAmerica #Infrastructure #WomenInConstruction #MinorityOwnedBusiness #DBE #MWBE #BondingEducation #BusinessGrowth #NewYork #NewEngland
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The CMMC Program Rule (32 CFR Part 170) takes effect today, December 16, 2024. Be sure to visit Project Spectrum for free, DoD-endorsed CMMC compliance resources at ProjectSpectrum.io. A few highlights from the latest Project Spectrum blog: 🛡️ Review Scoping Guidance to confirm your SSP covers all in-scope systems and components. 🛡️Ensure all Assessment Objectives (NIST SP 800-171A) are fully documented. View the full blog post for what contractors and subcontractors need to know: https://lnkd.in/dwHhe63C #CMMC #Cybersecurity #CMMCDay #SmallBusiness
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It's Official! #CMMC 2.0 completed its 60-day Congressional Review period without any changes. Rulemaking is now complete and the new program is in effect. Companies should now begin working towards their CMMC certifications and C3PAOs can begin assessments in accordance with the guidance in the rule. Just a reminder, CMMC requirements will not be included in DoD contracts until the DFARS is revised through a 48 CFR rule change is complete and effective. At that time we will begin a 3-year phased implementation. For more information check out our CMMC page at: https://lnkd.in/gg2_vvkA #DIB #Cybersecurity #DIBCS
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the NYC Government Contracting Mixer! Your participation and enthusiasm made this event a huge success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect small businesses with valuable resources, insights, and opportunities within the NYC government contracting space. Together, we’re paving the way for greater diversity, growth, and success in our local economy.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Connecting M/WBE Small Businesses with Senator Leroy Comrie Outreach Event! Your presence and engagement made this a truly impactful experience. We appreciate Senator Comrie's support for M/WBEs and the valuable insights shared. Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive opportunities for small businesses to thrive. Let’s continue working towards growth, diversity, and success! 💼✨
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FSRS.gov is retiring in March of 2025 and plans are made to stand up all new subaward reporting capabilities in SAM.gov at the same time. FSRS stands for The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System, and its website is mostly used for subaward performance reporting and subaward performance review searching (also available at USASpending.gov). Learn more about the change at https://buff.ly/4gshJuF. To register for the Dec. 17 online stakeholder forum on the FSRS.gov retirement, visit https://buff.ly/3ZIxnwl. Other conversations during the forum will be around how GSA uses customer experience to design the new and improvement capabilities coming to SAM.gov. #GSA #FSRS #GovernmentContracting #FederalProcurement #APEXAccelerators #NAPEX
Effective December 30th, 2024, state law requires all construction contractors and subcontractors participating in public works (This includes NYS, NYC, and surrounding Counties) projects under NYS Prevailing Wage Article 8 to register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Contractor Registry. A $200 nonrefundable fee is required at the time of registration. New York State-certified Minority or Woman-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) pay a reduced nonrefundable fee of $100 at the time of registration. NYSDOL estimates it may take approximately 3-4 weeks to review a registration application and issue a Certificate of Registration. What Do You Need to Register? https://lnkd.in/eA46rZxW
Join us for an insightful discussion on doing business with the MTA and Empire State Development (ESD) featuring Senator Leroy Comrie. 🗓 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 📍 Location: 172-17 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434 https://lnkd.in/gMX6H5xB
🚆 Join Us for a DBE Certification Workshop! 📅 Date: December 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST) 💻 Where: Virtual The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites you to an informational workshop on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification. Learn how to: -Navigate the DBE certification process -Understand its benefits for your business -Get answers to your questions about eligibility and requirements Fee: Free! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business Contact: MTA Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Register now: https://lnkd.in/gCsStKT4