NCMBC

Prepare to do business with NCDOT and learn of current Contract Opportunities
2023-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an engaging webinar featuring our distinguished guest speaker – Ms. Tunya Smith, Director from the Office of Civil Rights at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This insightful webinar, “Prepare to do business with NCDOT and learn of current Contract Opportunities,” will provide a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights into the current and future landscape of transportation in North Carolina.
When. November 1, 2023 at 11:00.
Our NCDOT speaker, Ms. Tunya Smith, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. During this webinar, Ms. Smith will delve into a variety of topics, including:

Transportation Challenges and Opportunities: Discover the pressing challenges faced by NCDOT and the strategies being employed to address them. Explore the exciting opportunities on the horizon for improved transportation in our state.
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives: Learn about NCDOT’s commitment to sustainability and how the department is actively working to reduce its environmental impact while enhancing transportation infrastructure.
Innovations in Transportation: Get a sneak peek into cutting-edge technologies and innovations that are transforming the way we travel, commute, and transport goods in North Carolina.
Current Contract Opportunities: Gain insights into NCDOT’s infrastructure and service projects and the criteria your company must meet in order to win contracts with NCDOT.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the NCDOT and explore the exciting developments and strategies that will shape our state’s transportation future.
Registration. This is a free event; however, registration is required to receive the log-in credentials. To register, click here.

Practical Project Management
2023-11-01 08:30 - 2023-11-02 16:30 | CALS Booth Field Learning Laboratory – Entomology Classroom, 4000 Chi Rd, Raleigh, NC
Practical Project Management

Course Details:
2 days, 13 Instructional Hours
13 Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
For location details and single session availability:
REGISTER HERE
Course Description:
In today’s competitive business world, organizations are taking on an increasing number of projects without the luxury of increasing headcount. More and more, personnel from every industry, without fundamental project management skills, are being thrust into the role of project manager.
If you are one of these accidental project managers, Practical Project Management will give you fundamental project management tools so that you and your current staff/team can hit the floor, running. This course will give you the skills to effectively and efficiently manage and complete more projects, successfully, on time, and on budget.
Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to help you work smarter and not harder. This can also be an excellent refresher for those who have already had project management training. During this two-day course you will learn how to:

Define and meet project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget
Plan, establish and maintain high-performing project teams with project schedules and critical paths
Execute and coordinate team tasks, assignments and manage variances to plans
Prepare a project charter and/or project A3
Develop a work breakdown structure, sequence, and critical path
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks
Monitor, control and facilitate effective team activities and manage communications
Close and conduct final project reviews with stakeholders and customers
Analyze lessons learned, replicate and improve, and celebrate

Materials:
Each participant will receive a training manual.
Who Should Attend:
This course is recommended for anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to effectively manage projects.
Additional Notes:
While this course is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), it is NOT designed to prepare participants to become certified in project management.
This course also pairs well with Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA), and Effective Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.

Course Policies

Payment Info
Course & Cancellation Policies

Lodging Info
IES Preferred Hotels

Course Info
Registration
For location details and single session sign-ups: REGISTER ONLINE
Instructor
Nora Milley
Adrianne Kroll
Kevin Grayson
Upcoming Dates
Location: Raleigh NC
Start Date: November 01, 2023
End Date: November 02, 2023
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Cost: $795
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International Trade Resource Panel
2023-10-26 11:30 - 13:30 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Dogwood Room, Durham, NC, 27709
Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and our partners from US Commercial Services (USCS) and the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) for a lunch and learn about the free services and grants available to help achieve new sales in international markets for both new-to-export and experienced companies. The panel will also provide insight from North Carolina companies, National Drug Source, which has successfully used these resources and exports to dozens of countries, and Sciencix, which received the National Small Business Exporter of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration.
Moderator:

Lisa Bamford – Director of Business Development and Global Marketing, Sciencix

Panel:

Mike Hubbard -Director of International Trade, EDPNC
Emily Gereffi – Senior International Trade Specialist, USCS
Alex Viva – Director of International Business Development & Director of Capital Regional Center, SBTDC
Ethel Torres– President & CEO, National Drug Source

**Lunch will be provided**
REGISTER HERE

Thank you to our sponsor Cranfill Sumner.

INFRASTRUCTURE: INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT EXCHANGE WEBINAR
2023-10-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
Hosted by North Carolina Military Business Center
In Partnership with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina;
the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina
and the Society of American Military Engineers
Purpose: As a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington, the following webinar and in-person event will be held to discuss: issues of inflation; supply chain issues; labor challenges; acquisition policies; and other issues that may affect North Carolina contractors working with the federal government.
When:

Webinar: October 26 beginning at 0900. Topic: Update on Labor Challenges and Acquisition Policies, Supply Chain Issues for Infrastructure. This session will discuss any progress made in acquisition policies and procedures that will assist contractor’s in today’s contracting environment within the federal government. In addition, discussion on acquisition tools, timelines to award, use of varying acquisition methodologies to better balance the use of MACC, MATOCs, IDIQ and stand-alone contracts. For example, Early release of acquisition plans to existing contractors on MACCS or MACTOCs in order to plan and allow more time to negotiate roles and costs. Identification and Publication of offerors on the short list for two phased procurements.This session will have industry members share experiences and best practices to address inflationary, supply chain and communications concerns between government and Industry partners on government contracts. While inflation and supply chain issues have abated somewhat, what is/can DoD do to help in mitigating some of the impact to federal contractors? For example, use of economic price adjustment clauses in contracts, extraordinary contractual relief procedures, progress payments, these are just a few possible solutions.Who should attend: General and Specialize trade contractors working within the Federal Government.

Registration. Webinars and the in-person event are free; however, registration is required. Register here: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=203038

USACE Charleston District Industry Day - Connecting Potential Subcontractors with Prime Contractors and Getting to Know USACE-Charleston District
2023-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Johnson Hagood (Citadel) Stadium, 68 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29403
Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District (SAC) is hosting a half day, in-person business engagement event:
The Industry Day will be held on October 25, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00PM EST.
Intended Audience: Contractors who are interested in working with USACE – Charleston District.
Location: The Johnson Hagood (Citadel) Stadium, 68 Hagood Ave, Charleston, SC 29403.
This event is an opportunity to provide outreach to our industry partners to enhance competition, build relationships, and facilitate a better understanding of our agency’s mission requirements and contractor capabilities.
There will be briefings from Charleston District’s Leadership to provide information on upcoming business opportunities within the District coupled with a 2-Way Q&A session to generate conversation regarding how we procure and what can be done to better support the Government and our Contractor partners. Vendors may have time to speak with District Program Managers one-on-one, as time permits.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet prime contractors interested in small businesses, small businesses interested in meeting other small and large businesses and the opportunity to learn more about the Charleston District and doing business with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
RSVP for the Industry Day Event is required for all attendees and can be accessed by clicking the invitation link – https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=778672&k=05664A0F7C55

Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
2023-10-25 10:00 - 23:00, 2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams, 3030 Hoskins Road, Levan Hall Conference Room,, Fort Sill, OK, 73503
ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity
Notice ID: 2023WWTDFSB
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Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command: NAVSEA
Sub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER
Office: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
Updated Published Date: Jan 27, 2023 11:20 am PST
Original Published Date: Dec 16, 2022 03:00 pm PST
Updated Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Original Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport. Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities, set-aside opportunities, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport. Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Northwest Tech Bridge, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available).
This monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below.
Dates: February 22, 2023; March 29, 2023; April 26, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28, 2023; July 19, 2023; August 30, 2023; September 27, 2023; October 25, 2023; November 29, 2023; December 20, 2023
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: (In-Person and Virtual)
In person location:
The Vibe Coworks
19225 8th Ave NE
Suite 201
Poulsbo, WA. 98370
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Who: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes:
334511 (SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING)
541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES)
336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING)
334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING)
541614 (PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES)
541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES)
541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES)
511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS)
332710 (MACHINE SHOPS)
335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING)
811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE
The above NAICS codes are not all inclusive.
Please note, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing.
To register, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name, CAGE Code, top NAICS Code(s), individual(s) who will be attending email address, which month(s) you would like to attend, if you will be attending virtually or in-person, and attach a capability statement. Please note, due to space limitations, in-person will be first come first serve, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available). Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address

DIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET
KEYPORT , WA 98345-7610
USA

Primary Point of Contact

David Walz
david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Juliet Roske
juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil

(IWRP) Consortium Industry Day
2023-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Gaillard Center
Description
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC) Atlantic and Pacific announce the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Consortium Quarterly Industry Day hosted by ATI—the IWRP
Consortium management firm—at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The event will include a keynote address from Mr. Bradley C. Punch,
PEO Digital deputy technical director; IWRP program and consortium updates; technical
briefs; and one-on-one breakout sessions with scheduled IWRP Consortium members.Technical briefs presented during the IWRP Consortium Quarterly Industry Day will
include a variety of topics focused on information warfare. It is anticipated that the topics will be the basis of upcoming Requests for Prototype Projects (RPPs) to IWRP Consortium members. This is not an RPP, but for planning purposes only. A project will not be awarded from this announcement. In order to obtain more information regarding the below projects, you must be a member of the IWRP Consortium. For more information on becoming an IWRP Consortium member, please visit https://www.theiwrp.org. The purpose of this announcement is to provide members of the IWRP Consortium and industry in general advanced notification of government intent.
The Government anticipates soliciting three (3) Request for Prototype Projects (RPPs)
for white papers, enhanced white papers or full proposals via N65236-22-9-0001. The RPP topics will include a technical brief and one-on-one breakout sessions. The RPP topics consist of the following:
1.24-LANT-1954 Tactical Networks Remote Monitoring (TNRM) 3.0: The government is seeking solutions to collect various data types on multiple afloat platforms for the purpose of monitoring a mix of networks, servers, storage devices, virtual machines, applications, and configurations. Once collected, the solution will need to visualize this collected data with dashboards and alerts locally for system administrator use on the afloat platform, as well as transfer the data over low bandwidth, high latency links, also dealing with Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) conditions, to shore for a centralized visualization showing all afloat platforms with the ability to select a single afloat platform and be presented with the specific afloat platform dashboards and
alerts. The solution should require minimal-to-no afloat maintenance or system administrator engagement. It should consider the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), system modeling, and automation technologies as an iterative out year improvement to allow for automated proactive resolution of anomalies identified within afloat systems and networks.
2. 24-PAC-1994 Advanced Airborne Wideband HF Radio System:High-Frequency (HF) communications has been shown to be a powerful and resilient data and voice transport medium useful in obviating the impact caused by SATCOM loss in extremely harsh and/or spectrally contested environments. The Navy’s approach is to establish multi-level high frequency (HF) capabilities and dynamically interoperate them with using a cognitively managed Digital High Frequency Mesh (DHFM) network. Surface implementations have been produced and tested to this effect, but airborne equivalent capability was not available. This Statement of Work (SOW) will require the contractor to
modify/upgrade one of the existing airworthiness qualified HF transceivers to include wideband HF and interfaces for both the cognitive management system and a
VITA-49.2 WBHF modem.
3. 24-PAC-1995 Digital HF Mesh (DHFM) Installation in Airborne Wing-Mounted Pods:
High-Frequency (HF) communications has been shown to be a powerful and resilient data and voice transport medium useful in obviating the impact caused by SATCOM loss in extremely harsh and/or spectrally contested environments. The Navy’s approach is to establish multi-level high frequency (HF) capabilities and dynamically interoperate them with using a cognitively managed Digital High Frequency Mesh (DHFM) network. This Statement of Work (SOW) will require the contractor to install prototyped Digital HF Mesh (DHFM) system products for an airborne qualified HF transceiver into a wing-mounted Pod, that will then be airworthiness certified in aircraft(s).
The government will be presenting three (3) Pre-Solicitation Collaborations (PSCs), which will include a short brief and one-on-one breakout sessions. The PSC topics consist of the following:
1.MyNavy HR Chatbot: The government is seeking to develop a “chatbot” that leverages large language model (e.g. ChatGPT), generating humanlike interaction based on context that triages customers’ HR-related issues and tracks a variety of back-end performance metrics.
2.Advanced Manufacturing for Electronic Components: NIWC Atlantic anticipates the need to identify and test alternative rapid manufacturing of electronics options due to
obsolescence and continued supply chain constraints. The command would like to explore prototype solutions that provide advanced manufacturing capabilities to create circuit card assemblies, capabilities like additive manufacturing, and pick and place technology for example.
3.Modular Cabinet Design: The government is seeking a technical feasibility study (i.e. white paper) for a modular cabinet design that will include cable management recommendations, rear cabinet maintenance accessibility, and recommended dimensions based on current “Commercial off the Shelf” Information Technology. The government
will provide technical requirements. Based on the given requirements, the technical feasibility study will provide a recommended integrated engineering solution to a modular cabinet design implementing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).

IWRP Quarterly Industry Day
2023-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Gaillard Center
Description
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC) Atlantic and Pacific announce the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Consortium Quarterly Industry Day hosted by ATI—the IWRP Consortium management firm—at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The event will include a keynote address from Mr. Bradley C. Punch, PEO Digital deputy technical director; IWRP program and consortium updates; technical briefs; and one-on-one breakout sessions with scheduled IWRP Consortium members.
Technical briefs presented during the IWRP Consortium Quarterly Industry Day will include a variety of topics focused on information warfare. It is anticipated that the topics will be the basis of upcoming Requests for Prototype Projects (RPPs) to IWRP Consortium members. This is not an RPP, but for planning purposes only. A project will not be awarded from this announcement. In order to obtain more information regarding the below projects, you must be a member of the IWRP Consortium. For more information on becoming an IWRP Consortium member, please visit https://www.theiwrp.org. The purpose of this announcement is to provide members of the IWRP Consortium and industry in general advanced notification of government intent.
The Government anticipates soliciting one (1) Request for Prototype Project (RPP) for white papers, enhanced white papers or full proposals via N65236-22-9-0001. The RPP topic will include a technical brief and one-on-one breakout sessions. The RPP topic consist of the following:
1.24-LANT-1954 Tactical Networks Remote Monitoring (TNRM) 3.0: The government is seeking solutions to collect various data types on multiple afloat platforms for the purpose of monitoring a mix of networks, servers, storage devices, virtual machines, applications, and configurations. Once collected, the solution will need to visualize this collected data with dashboards and alerts locally for system administrator use on the afloat platform, as well as transfer the data over low bandwidth, high latency links, also dealing with Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) conditions, to shore for a centralized visualization showing all afloat platforms with the ability to select a single afloat platform and be presented with the specific afloat platform dashboards and alerts. The solution should require minimal-to-no afloat maintenance or system administrator engagement. It should consider the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), system modeling, and automation technologies as an iterative out year improvement to allow for automated proactive resolution of anomalies identified within afloat systems and networks.
The government will be presenting three (3) Pre-Solicitation Collaborations (PSCs), which will include a short brief and one-on-one breakout sessions. The PSC topics consist of the following:
1.MyNavy HR Chatbot: The government is seeking to develop a “chatbot” that leverages large language model (e.g. ChatGPT), generating humanlike interaction based on context that triages customers’ HR-related issues and tracks a variety of back-end performance metrics.
2.Advanced Manufacturing for Electronic Components: NIWC Atlantic anticipates the need to identify and test alternative rapid manufacturing of electronics options due to obsolescence and continued supply chain constraints. The command would like to explore prototype solutions that provide advanced manufacturing capabilities to create circuit card assemblies, capabilities like additive manufacturing, and pick and place technology for example.
3.Modular Cabinet Design: The government is seeking a technical feasibility study (i.e. white paper) for a modular cabinet design that will include cable management recommendations, rear cabinet maintenance accessibility, and recommended dimensions based on current “Commercial off the Shelf” Information Technology. The government will provide technical requirements. Based on the given requirements, the technical feasibility study will provide a recommended integrated engineering solution to a modular cabinet design implementing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).

Contact Information:

Contracting Office Address

CHARLESTON PO BOX 190022
NORTH CHARLESTON , SC 29419-9022
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Giancarlo Dumenigo
giancarlo.dumenigo.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone Number843-218-2375

OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00 | CALS Booth Field Learning Laboratory – Soils Classroom, 4000 Chi Rd, Raleigh, NC
Course Details:
3.5 Days, 26 Instructional Hours
26 MESH Hours (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health)
26 PDHs (Professional Development Hours for Engineers)
This course is eligible for credit towards the Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate.
For location details and single session availability:
REGISTER HERE
About This Course:
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program.
Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection, protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards.
Recommended for:
Safety and health professionals and those personnel responsible for implementing a respiratory protection program.
Participants will:

Describe elements of a respiratory protection program
Select proper respiratory protective equipment
Understand qualitative and quantitative fit testing
Implement the correct use of respiratory protection and support equipment

Topics include:

Respirator terminology
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards
NIOSH certification
Respiratory protection programs
Medical evaluation requirements

Note: Participation in the qualitative fit testing workshop requires medical approval to wear a half-mask air-purifying respirator. The required form will be provided to you prior to the class and must be signed and returned as instructed.

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class
2023-10-19 07:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-21 07:30 - 17:00 | James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C, Coastal Carolina Community College
This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM, Contractor and Government Responsibilities, Quality Management Planning, the Contractor’s QC Plan, the Governments QA Plan, the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, Submittals, the Three Phases of Control, Testing, Documentation, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S. Upon successful completion of this class, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Re-certification is required every 5 years.
Class Hours: 7:30-5:00
Location: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C
(unless otherwise stated)
Cost: $301.00 (includes materials)
Call Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class.
Please note:
There are no fee exceptions for this class. No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class. In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted.

2023-10-19 07:30 - 17:00 | James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C, Coastal Carolina Community College
This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM, Contractor and Government Responsibilities, Quality Management Planning, the Contractor’s QC Plan, the Governments QA Plan, the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, Submittals, the Three Phases of Control, Testing, Documentation, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S. Upon successful completion of this class, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Re-certification is required every 5 years.
Class Hours: 7:30-5:00
Location: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C
(unless otherwise stated)
Cost: $301.00 (includes materials)
Call Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class.
Please note:
There are no fee exceptions for this class. No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class. In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted.

Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative (ECEAI) Workshop
2023-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
We are excited to announce the launch of the Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Pilot in North Carolina, and we invite you to be part of our first cohort!
About the Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative (ECEAI): Our mission is to help minority-owned businesses in North Carolina engage with, expand, and sustainably grow in the energy industry. Throughout the 8-week Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Pilot cohort, participants will engage in hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, case studies, guest speaker sessions, and practical exercises. This comprehensive program aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to excel in clean energy, including access to Department of Energy grants and contract opportunities.
Workshop Topics include:

Introduction to Clean Energy
Registering for SAM.gov
Regulatory Landscape for Clean Energy
Developing Clean Energy Projects
Energy Storage Solutions for Clean Energy Businesses
Building Sustainable Business Models
Clean Energy Project Financing
Cohort Graduation

Program Workshop Dates:

September 27, 2023 (Cohort start)
October 4, 2023
October 11, 2023
October 18, 2023
November 1, 2023
November 10-11, 2023 (Cohort Graduation)

Program Workshop Times: 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST
Workshops will be hosted virtually unless otherwise specified
Business Eligibility:

At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the business is owned by one or more persons who are members of at least one of the following groups: African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Female, Disabled, or Disadvantaged.
The management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more owners of the business who are members of at least one of the groups set forth in the groups above.
Must have a minimum of 3 years business operation
Must provide goods or services applicable to the Energy Industry
This pilot ECEAI Cohort is for North Carolina-based companies
Participants must reach at least 80% attendance to complete the program.

Application Details: The deadline for applications is September 15, 2023 11:59pm. To apply, please complete the application form in its entirety ECEAI Cohort Application Form
For more information about the Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative, program details, and application guidelines, please reach out to assistant program manager, Christine Edwards at christineedwards@blacksolar.org

The Museum of the Marine Supplier & Subcontractor Meet and Greet
2023-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Surgeon City, Wetlands Room, 50 Court St., Building 100, Jacksonville, NC
JOIN The Carolina Museum of the Marine for a supplier and subcontractor meet / greet, request for In-Kind Donations*, and a general information session for Jacksonville’s Museum of the Marine project! The Museum of the Marine will supply the context for the project and a progress update, CJMW will review the construction documents, and Samet will review prequalification procedures, safety requirements, schedule, and bidding procedures for this commemorative project to honor Marines past and present.
Food & refreshments provided!
*a gift of goods and services

Oktoberfest Meet & Greet: Southeast Chapter Fayetteville Networking Event!
2023-10-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Huske Hardware Restaurant and Brewery, 405 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States
Join us at the NC World Trade Association- Southeast Chapter
Fayetteville Networking Event
Network with International Business Professionals and the first drink
is on us! Come meet the NCWTA Southeast Board of Directors!
International Trade Specialists from the US Commercial Service, Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC) and the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) will present ” Why Export?”.
REGISTER HERE

Equitable Clean Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Workshop
2023-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtiual

OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-13 17:00 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, 3741 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC
Course Details:
4 Days, 30 Instructional Hours
30 MESH Hours (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health)
30 PDHs (Professional Development Hours for Engineers)
This course is eligible for credit towards the Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate.
For location details and single session availability:
REGISTER HERE
About This Event:
This course covers OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus and proprietary standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials.
Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous materials standards, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and understand proper moving, storing, and handling of hazardous materials.
Recommended for:
Environmental, safety and health managers and employees who work directly with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
Participants will:

Be able to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous materials standards
Determine hazardous (classified) locations
Describe proper moving, storing, and handling of hazardous materials

Topics include:

Flammable liquids
Compressed gases
LP-gases, and cryogenic liquids
Spraying and dipping processes
Use of electrical equipment in hazardous locations

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Payment Info
Course & Cancellation Policies

Lodging Info
IES Preferred Hotels

Course Info

Registration
For location details and single session sign-ups: REGISTER ONLINE
Instructor
Mac McNulty
Glenn C. Clapp EFO, CHMM, CFPS
Upcoming Dates
Location: Raleigh NC
Start Date: October 10, 2023
End Date: October 13, 2023
Time: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Cost: $850
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Introducción a la contratación federal para propietarios de pequeñas empresas (en línea)
2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Webinar
Topic: Government Contracting
Para vender sus productos o servicios al gobierno federal, su pequeña empresa debe cumplir con requisitos específicos. Aunque el proceso de contratación puede parecer complicado y abrumador al principio, el gobierno brinda información y consejos para ayudarlo a aprender a competir como contratista federal en Carolina del Norte.
Speaker(s): Olivia Chavez-Carroll
Co-Sponsor(s): Centro de negocios militar de Carolina del Norte
Se enviará un enlace de registro de Zoom después de registrarse para esta clase.
Fee: No Cost
REGISTER HERE

Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Workshop
2023-10-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual

Industry Day: Rollinson Channel Maintenance Dredging Contract
2023-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Contract Scope: Approximately 200,000 – 300,000 cubic yards of material is to be removed from Rollinson Channel, Hatteras Connecting Channel, Hatteras Ferry Channel Ranges 4 and 5, Barney Slough South, and Sloop Channel North. Placement of dredged material from Rollinson Channel, Hatteras Connecting Channel, Hatteras Ferry Channel Ranges 4 and 5, and Barney Slough South will be in the Nearshore area adjacent to a National Park Service Beach at Hatteras. Placement of dredged material from Sloop Channel North will be in the Nearshore off a National Park Service Beach at Ocracoke. The dredging shall be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge. Method of placement of dredged material will be by control of effluent for nearshore placement. There will not be an environmental window for placement.
When. 4 October 2023 @ 1300
Where. Webinar Access: https://usace1.webex.com/join/coley.h.cordeiro
1-844-800-2712
Access Code: [REDACTED] 065 9329
Contacts.
Coley Cordeiro
Project Manager
(910) 251-4671
Coley.H.Cordeiro@usace.army.mil
Ros Shoemaker
Contracting Officer
(910) 251-4436
Rosalind.M.Shoemaker@usace.army.mil

Rescheduled: Update on Inflation and Supply Chain Issues for Infrastructure
2023-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
Rescheduled to October 3, 2023
Hosted by North Carolina Military Business Center
In Partnership with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina;
the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina
and the Society of American Military Engineers
Purpose: As a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington, the following webinars and in-person event will be held to discuss: issues of inflation; supply chain issues; labor challenges; acquisition policies; and other issues that may affect North Carolina contractors working with the federal government.
When:

Webinar: October 3 beginning at 0900. Topic: Update on Inflation and Supply Chain Issues for Infrastructure. This session will have industry members share experiences and best practices to address inflationary, supply chain and communications concerns between government and Industry partners on government contracts. While inflation and supply chain issues have abated somewhat, what is/can DoD do to help in mitigating some of the impact to federal contractors? For example, use of economic price adjustment clauses in contracts, extraordinary contractual relief procedures, progress payments, these are just a few possible solutions. Who should attend: General and Specialize trade contractors working within the federal government.

Registration. Webinars and the in-person event are free; however, registration is required. Register here: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=203038

Toyota Kata & PIT: Serious Fun!
2023-10-02 08:00 - 16:30 | Performance Instruction & Training (PIT), 156 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Just like a race car heading into the pit stall, change arrives fast these days. Competitors emerge overnight, new technologies alter the business and labor market conditions are uncertain. How do you ensure continued success in such complex, dynamic and unpredictable conditions?
The default way people think about problems often involves jumping to conclusions and immediately seeking to solve problems, because the brain does not like uncertainty. The unconscious part of our brain takes bits of surface information, quickly extrapolates to fill in blanks and gives us a false sense of confidence in our conclusion. And then we start making costly mistakes.
Imagine how efficient your business would be if it operated like a motorsports pit crew? What if you could learn concepts to improve problem solving through experimental cycles and by making such problem solving techniques a regular habit? What if you found a program that could teach you how to relate the concepts of the pit stop back to your business?
Look at Experimental Problem Solving in a Novel Way
Toyota Kata Overview, taught at the Performance Instruction & Training (PIT) facility deep in NASCAR country, does just that. The program challenges participants to look at problem solving in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. This is provided through the pit stop experience, a team-based event that is analyzed to evaluate performance, identify learnings and make modifications for continuous improvement.
Pit Crew activities to Drive Home Concepts of Continuous Improvement
Lean + Kata leverages a combination of classroom presentation, discussion and actual pit crew activities to drive home the concepts of continuous improvement, problem solving, efficiency, preparation and teambuilding, while addressing such topics as communication, coaching and feedback, role responsibility and work performance.
What to Expect
You’ll start your day with an orientation to high performance motorsports, followed by an activity where you become a pit crew member. This is followed by the class segment, where we learn that kata is:

Developing new habits and allowing people to think differently about problems and goals
A way of working, and of working together
Using scientific thinking as an ingredient to make teams and organizations more effective and successful
Developing a culture of continuous learning and improvement at all levels through deliberate practice

The Improvement Kata helps develop fundamental skills of working like a scientist. The learner iterates or experiments his or her way toward a desired goal instead of deciding the way forward. This way of thinking and working helps people successfully deal with uncertainty and challenges.
The Coaching Kata is a repeating routine by which the teacher or coach gives the learner procedural guidance, not solutions, helping the learner successfully overcome obstacles and develop confidence. With Toyota Kata, managers can develop their own coaching skills and their team members’ problem-solving skills simultaneously.
Instructors
The lean team from NC State Industry Expansion Solutions facilitates the lean presentations and discussions. Senior level staff of PIT Instruction and Training facilitates the motorsports presentation and activity while professional pit crew members coach the teams.
Benefits of Participating

Learn and understand the concept of improvement kata and coaching kata to improve your business.
Behave like a pit crew under pressure, apply lean principles and observe your impact on performance.
Discover the importance of developing a culture of continuous process improvement in your organization.

Cost
$1,195 for the session and volume discounts are available for 2 or 3+ participants from the same company.

Who Should Participate
Whether you are in a leadership position (manager, supervisor, front-line team leader) or a key technical resource (engineer, technician), you are a great fit for kata training. Individuals who seek a unique perspective on problem solving and people involvement are encouraged to register.
Upcoming Session
Monday, October 2, 2023

8 a.m. – Greeting and Orientation
8:30 a.m. – Lean Performance U. Presentation (breakfast provided)
8:50 a.m. – Introduction to Kata
9:15 a.m. – Baseline PIT Stop
9:30 a.m. – Training Session: Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata
12:15 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
1 p.m. – Three PDCA Improvement/Experiment Cycles utilizing the PIT Stop Experience
4 p.m. Debrief training and next steps
4:30 p.m. – Depart PIT

Training Location
Performance Instruction & Training (PIT)
156 Byers Creek Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Register
Contact Your Regional Manager:
ncstateies.com/RM
Questions?
Call Allison Godwin at 252.883.1729

2023 NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSE SUMMIT
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-27 18:00 | Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609
The North Carolina Defense Summit 2023 (NCDS) builds our military, community, defense industry through sharing state and national best practices. The Summit presents “best practices” in advancing North Carolina as the most military, Veteran and defense industry friendly state in the nation.
OBJECTIVES

Advocate for individual, community & installation resilience
Build installation and military host-community partnerships
Coordinate installation, defense sector, education, research

KEY OBJECTIVES

Installation and Garrison Opportunities
Installation Innovation & Modernization
Host-Community Partnerships
Public/Private Initiatives
Military Childcare Opportunities
Military K-12 Education
Installation Scorecard
Business Opportunities with Government
Military Transition Assistance
Military/Defense Research
Military License Portability
Military Spouse Employment
Transitioning Military Veteran Hiring Event

ADMISSION

General Attendee $150
Active/Reserve Military $25
Complimentary Admission:
Awardees
Military Spouses
K-12 School Liaison Officers
Speaker/Panelist/Presenters

SPONSORSHIP: Multiple Opportunities (See Registration Link)
TO REGISTER visit: https://defensecommunities.org/regional/north-carolina/

DARPAConnect North Carolina
2023-09-19 08:00 - 18:00 | The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2907 East Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Applied Research Institute (ARI), Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF), and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition office (DEFTECH), a component of the NC Military Business Center, are excited to invite you to the DARPAConnect North Carolina Regional Pop-up event at the The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, a partnership between North Carolina A&T and UNC Greensboro in Greensboro, NC, on September 19th, 2023.
DARPAConnect is designed to broaden DARPA’s reach and stimulate growth and collaboration between DARPA and small businesses and education institutions new to the agency or to the national security space. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire potential performers to engage with DARPA to grow the national security innovation ecosystem.
This full-day September 19th event will cover topical conversations that include:

Who is DARPA and What is DARPAConnect?
Understanding DARPA Announcements and Contract Vehicles
Engaging DARPA Program Managers
Interpreting and Shredding DARPA Solicitations
What is the Heilmeier Catechism?
Strategies for a Winning DARPA Proposal

We hope you’ll be able to join us either in person or online. The opportunity to hold one-on-one conversations with DARPA program managers and DoD stakeholders will only be offered for in-person attendees, and space is limited.

Coastal Carolina Post Golf Tournament
2023-09-14 11:00 - 20:00 | MCAS Cherry Point – Sound of Freedom Golf COurse, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC, 28533
MCAS Cherry Point – Sound of Freedom Golf Course
Come out and join us for a four-person scramble and support the Coastal Carolina SAME Post Education and Mentoring Fund! Check-in begins at 1100 with a shotgun start at 1200, dinner to follow at award ceremony.
Visit the Eventbrite site for registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/same-coastal-carolina-post-ige-golf-event-tickets-685814608957?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop
Cost: $80 per person Private Sector / $45 per person Military/Civil
Includes: Green fees, cart, awards, box lunch and dinner
Cheat Pack: Mulligan, Power Drive, Throws; $10.00 per Pack
Can be purchased on-line or at the event.
Deadline for registration is September 7, 2023. Please make checks payable to SAME Coastal Carolina Post and send payment and entry forms to:
Cindy Nash, Golf Tournament Chairperson/Post Treasurer
GET Solutions, Inc. a Terracon Company
5465 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
cnash@getsolutionsinc.com
Tel: (757) 518-1703, Fax: (757) 518-1704, Cell: (757) 408-3850

Siemens Federal Industry Day
2023-09-13 13:00 - 19:00 | MCAS Cherry Point Miller’s Landing, 4843 Jackson Drive, Havelock, NC, 28532
Siemens Smart Infrastructure cordially invites you to attend our Federal Industry Day.
Learn more about our Smart Installation of the Future solutions.
Siemens helps Federal agencies across the country make their facilities smarter, more resilient, and more responsive. Smart infrastructure solutions enhance the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and the people who occupy them. Smart solutions capture and exchange data among automation control and multiple building systems in ways that help Federal agencies meet their energy, sustainability, and resiliency goals. We call it the Smart Installation of the Future.
REGISTER HERE

Lunch & Learn: Drones in Construction: More Than Just a Pretty Picture
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Joseph M. Burgett aka “Dr. Drone”
Event Details:
Over the past few years, the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly referred to as “drones,” has significantly increased in the construction industry. What started as a novelty toy to capture marketing images has become an invaluable tool for improving logistics, reducing costs, and supporting quality control. Drone-captured 2D images are now commonly used to create 3D models to document as-built conditions, monitor progress, and calculate material quantities. Incorporating aerial infrared thermography gives innovative contractors new insights into as-built conditions, envelope integrity, quality control, and building energy performance. In this presentation, Dr. Joe Burgett will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and barriers to leveraging drones in construction. He will also talk about the cost of starting a program, and the steps contractors should follow to operate in the national airspace.
Event Contact: Caroline Brigmon, Education Training & Workforce Development Director
REGISTER HERE

SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES – NEW REGULATIONS AND IMPACT TO SMALL BUSINESSES
2023-09-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom for Government
The North Carolina Military Business Center and the US Small Business Administration will host a “Small Business Updates – New Regulations and Impact to Small Businesses” webinar on September 13, 2023 at 0900.
When. September 13, 2023 at 0900.
Where. Zoom for Government. Log-in credentials will be emailed the day prior.
About. This webinar will provide an overview and summary of new changes to the Small Business regulations. Mr. Roman Ivey, Program Analyst with the Office of Policy, Planning and Liaison, US Small Business Administration will discuss changes, including the following:

Changes to the ownership and control requirements for the 8A BD program- allowing a change of ownership for a former participant that is still performing one or more 8(a) contracts
Clarifying language regarding that a contracting officer cannot limit an 8(a) competition to participants having more than one certification and clarifying the rules pertaining to issuing sole source 8(a) orders under an 8(a) multiple award contract
Bona fide place of business requirements (124.501k)
Ostensible Subcontractor rule (re-designated (121.103(h)(3))
Limitations on Subcontracting (125.6)
Recent Federal Court that prohibits SBAs use of Rebuttable presumption for 8(a) program
Moratorium on bona fide offices
Populate vs non-populated JVs (121.103(h)(4))
Size protest (121.1001)
Limiting Competition to SB Programs Entities (124.501, 126.609, 127.503e and 128.404(d))
Sole source awards to Individually Owned 8(a)s
Moving work previously performed under an 8(a) contract to an 8(a) MAC (124.503.1)
Inclusion of indirect costs in subcontracting plans (125.3)
Mentor-Protégé programs (125.9)
HubZone Ostensible subcontractor rule (126.601(d))
WOSB certification program sole sourcing
SDVOSB certification program sole sourcing
HubZone certification program sole sourcing

Register. This is a free event; however, registration is required to receive the log-in credentials.
REGISTER HERE
