Land of Opportunity Training™/Land of Opportunity Training™ Federal Contracting Program

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY TRAINING™ Federal Contracting Program

Registration Includes:

  • Videos for One Year to the 28+ Land of Opportunity Training™ Federal Contracting Program Videos

  • Land of Opportunity Training™ Federal Contracting Workbook: (Hard Copy and Kindle Version)

  • Weekly Emails with Valuable Tips on Government Contracting

  • Periodic Newsletters with Hot Topic Contracting information

  • Access to Individual Consulting Services and Additional Fees will Apply. An Appointment Reservation is Required.*

  • $299

Land of Opportunity Training™ Federal Contracting Program

  • Course
  • 38 Lessons

Our government contracting training program begins with teaching potential applicants how to become registered. The 5-unit program includes the basics of government contracting, introduction to market analysis, responding to solicitations, avoiding costly mistakes, protecting trade secrets, teaming and joint venture agreements and basics regarding accounting expectations when working with the government.

Consulting

Consulting services to enhance your potential Federal Government contracting experience are available for Land of Opportunities Training™ participants at an additional fee.

If you are not a participant in the Land of Opportunity Training, consulting services may also be available.

Contact us to schedule a consulting appointment.

*Land of Opportunity Training reserves the right to approve or reject an Opportunist for consulting services.

Contents

Consultations

UNIT 1: THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE

The Journey Starts Here covers topics such as identifying your NAICS code and why proper code selection is important. Additionally, information is provided on SAM registration, applying for socioeconomic designations, developing a marketing plan, methods for responding to a solicitation, and deciphering how to read the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Full Virtual Workbook
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Unit 1 Workbook Handout
Introduction to Federal Government Contracting Basics
Government Contracting Basics: Cracking the Codes
Government Contracting Basics: Your Marketing Plan
Government Contracting Basics: SAM Overview and Business Classifications
Government Contracting Basics: Solicitations and Making Connections
Introduction Market Analysis
Market Analysis: Spend Analysis
Market Analysis: Internet Resources
Introduction to Responding to a Solicitation
Responding to a Solicitation: Solicitation Formats
Responding to a Solicitation: Preparing A Response
Responding to a Solicitation: FAR Parts

UNIT 2: AVOIDING COMMON MISTAKES

Avoiding Common Mistakes covers topics that are often misunderstood or misinterpreted in answering questions posed by the Government. Detailed information is provided concerning business size determination, explanations of affiliation rules, and how to successfully navigate the Government rules.

Unit 2 Workbook Handout
Introduction to Government Contracting Mistakes
Government Contracting Mistakes: Affiliation Rules
Government Contracting Mistakes: Socioeconomic Categories

UNIT 3: BUSINESS, SECRETS & BEST IDEAS

Protect business, Secrets, and Best Ideas contains 4 segments pertaining to trade secrets and non-disclosure agreements. Information presented illustrates the legal principles that form the underpinning of protecting your trade secrets during the acquisition process. Other segments cover the types of non-disclosure agreements and actions to consider beyond non-disclosure agreement, such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

Unit 3 Workbook Handout
Introduction to Protecting Trade Secrets
Protecting Trade Secrets: The Laws
Protecting Trade Secrets: Nondisclosure Agreements
Protecting Trade Secrets: Beyond NDAs

UNIT 4.1: TEAM AGREEMENTS

Playing Well with Others contains 2 segments pertaining to Teaming Agreements and Joint Ventures. The Teaming Agreement segment covers the following topics: Introduction to Teaming Agreements, Screening or tips on due diligence before going down this path, topics to cover in a teaming agreement, and unique aspects of this arrangement.

The Joint Venture segment covers the following topics: Introduction to Joint Venture Agreements to include information on how the Government views the structure as well as the information on the Mentor Protégé program. Segment 2 covers the basics and how the structure studies to illustrate improper addendums and time limits for Joint Venture.

Unit 4.1 Workbook Handout
Introduction to Team Agreements
Team Agreements: Screenings
Team Agreements: Topics You Should Cover
Team Agreements: Unique Cases

UNIT 4.2: JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS

Playing Well with Others contains 2 segments pertaining to Teaming Agreements and Joint Ventures. The Teaming Agreement segment covers the following topics: Introduction to Teaming Agreements, Screening or tips on due diligence before going down this path, topics to cover in a teaming agreement, and unique aspects of this arrangement.

The Joint Venture segment covers the following topics: Introduction to Joint Venture Agreements to include information on how the Government views the structure as well as the information on the Mentor Protégé program. Segment 2 covers the basics and how the structure studies to illustrate improper addendums and time limits for Joint Venture.

Unit 4.2 Workbook Handout
Introduction to Joint Venture Agreements
Joint Venture Agreements: The Basics
Joint Venture Agreements: Unapproved Addenda

UNIT 5: GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL TEAM READY

Getting Your Financial Team Ready for Government Contracts, covers the essential elements for successfully navigating the Government accounting requirements to be a vendor to the Federal Government. Topics include DCAA audits, FAR cost principals, Allowable and Unallowable costs, time keeping, labor systems, and resources to enhance the process.

Unit 5 Workbook Handout
Getting Your Financial Team Ready for Government Contracting

TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO A CONTRACTING OFFICER

Tips on How to Talk with a Contracting Officer Workbook Handout
Tips on How to Talk to a Contracting Officer