Creating a Capability Statement that Makes Your Business STAND OUT

A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate
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A properly formatted Capability Statement will aid in getting the right business recognition, vital in distinguishing one business from another during the government competitive process. This class will provide businesses with the correct tools to communicate what they can provide to help government professionals in their day-to-day competitive acquisition process.
How this class helps
Introduce purpose of Capability (aka Cap) Statement in government contracting
Demonstrate/explain fundamentals of how to develop a Cap Statement
Demonstrate importance of Market Research when preparing Cap Statement
Cover essential areas for an effective Cap Statement to enhance government interest in product/service offered
Provide guidance concerning the most acceptable format(s) accepted via government procurement professionals
Introduction
Section by Section Overview
Core Competencies (designed to reach target audiences or satisfy specific requirements)
Acceptable Past Performance
Differentiators
Company Data (with specific codes, schedules, BPAs, state/local data, etc.)
Overall Appearance

Instructor:
Michele McCoy started with Virginia APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC) in July 2015 following 33 years of federal service with the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While at NOAA she held the positions of Purchasing Agent, Contract Specialist, and Branch Chief, Simplified Acquisitions. Michele was Small Business Specialist from 1994 until her retirement as a Contracting Officer with a Level III unlimited warrant at NOAA. She worked closely with the Commerce Office of Small Disadvantaged and Business Utilization (OSDBU), and often spoke on behalf of the department at events throughout the country. Michele has a BA in Humanities from Virginia Wesleyan College, post graduate courses in Business Management, and enjoys helping small businesses find success in the federal government contracting world.