Small Business Webinar Training (10/18/2024) "Doing Business with GSA"
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7b263f0721c94e1da1e2ffa8b5ebf974/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a webinar titled "Doing Business with GSA" aimed at small businesses seeking guidance on engaging with GSA opportunities. This 30-minute session will be led by Bill Strobel, a Small Business Technical Advisor from GSA Region 6, and is scheduled for October 18, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM CT. The webinar is part of GSA's efforts to support small and disadvantaged businesses, providing essential information on navigating federal contracting processes. Interested participants must register in advance via the provided Zoom link to receive joining instructions, and for further inquiries, they can contact Bill Strobel at william.strobel@gsa.gov or Carolina Vargas at carolina.vargas@gsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bill Strobel
    (816) 308-6299
    william.strobel@gsa.gov
    Carolina Vargas
    carolina.vargas@gsa.gov
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