Introduction to Federal Contracting | Houston Center SBDC
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This session is designed to help small businesses feel confident about stepping into the federal marketplace. We’ll walk through the essential first steps to getting started in federal contracting, how to find real opportunities, and how SBA certification programs can give your business a competitive edge. You’ll also learn about practical tools and trusted resources that can guide you through the federal procurement process and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Highlights:
- How to get started with federal contracting
- Benefits of federal contracting
- Identifying contract opportunities
- SBA certification programs
- Available resources
This session is intended for business owners, entrepreneurs, and business development professionals who are new to federal contracting or considering expanding into the government marketplace.
Presenters:
Ida Benson, Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA, Houston District Office
Jesus Gomez, Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA, Houston District Office
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Please Note:
Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.
Presenter(s):
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Ida Benson
Ida Benson has been with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) for over twenty (20) years. She has extensive experience working with the small business community, and understands in great detail the different federal certifications and contracting programs. Currently, she is assigned to SBA’s Houston District Office as a Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS). Ms. Benson’s responsibilities include: promoting SBA programs and services through outreach and marketing; the recruitment, training, education and development of small businesses interested in doing business with federal, state, and local government entities. She also consults small businesses and works with SBA’s Procurement Center, and Commercial Market, Representatives (PCRs/CMRs) to identify the needs of government organizations and their primes/sub- contractors to assist them with meeting their small business goals, and engages in linking and matching the needs of those organizations to the capabilities of small businesses through business matchmaking and other outreach and marketing initiatives. |
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Jesus Gomez
Mr. Jesus Gomez is a Business Opportunity Specialist with the Small Business Administration, Houston District Office. He is a degreed professional with over twenty-five years of business experience in the Houston/Fort Bend area. His experience ranges from business banking to consulting small business owners and has been with the SBA for over three years. Currently as a Business Opportunity Specialist, Mr. Gomez reviews business plans, conducts mandatory annual compliance reviews, monitors compliance with non-8(a) Business Activity Targets, conducts eligibility determinations to ensure firms were eligible to receive 8(a) contracts, and conducts annual site visits. He also provides business development to 8(a) certified firms and small businesses in the areas of marketing and financial analysis. Mr. Gomez regularly participates in outreach efforts to ensure appropriate responsiveness to the needs of the acquisition and economic development communities. |
