Foundation for Navy SEAL Veterans

03/30/2020

Dept of Veterans Affairs COVID-19 update: Stay home, stay safe, stay connected.

VA has online tools for your appointments, prescriptions, and more.

Get answers to VA related Veteran questions about the coronavirus, your VA health appointments, health facility questions, and what Veterans and family members need to know.

03/27/2020

Veterans Affairs office in Mission Valley is site of latest coronavirus cluster

Veterans Affairs office in Mission Valley is site of latest coronavirus cluster

03/20/2020

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03/18/2020

Dept of Veterans Affairs Coronavirus update - What to know, what to do, and how VA is responding.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

02/28/2018

Calling all Small Business Owners! See below how the San Diego PTAC can help your business!

Helping Small Businesses Win Government Contracts for Over 20 Years

Dear Small Business Owner:

Are you ready to pursue and win government contracts? If so, the San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center (SDCOC), also known as the San Diego PTAC, is here to assist you. For more than 22 years, SDCOC has provided San Diego area small businesses with free business advising services and access to resources that have assisted our clients in winning over $1.2 Billion in contract awards.

WHAT IS A PTAC...
The San Diego Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is one of 97 centers across the United States. All of the PTAC programs are administered by the DOD's Defense Logistics Agency (http://www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness/PTAP.aspx). All of the centers support the same mission, which is to assist small businesses in all industries with understanding what is needed to successfully compete for and perform on government contracts as a prime or subcontractor.

HOW DO WE HELP...
We provide small business clients with free, comprehensive one-on-one business advising, educational training, and networking opportunities to help you successfully sell your products and/or services to federal, state, and local government agencies.

HOW TO GET STARTED...
If you are interested in becoming a client, please click on this link: http://ptac-sandiego.org/application to be directed to our client registration web-portal. The registration process should take less than 5 minutes to complete and it is FREE as well!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to visit our website for more information (www.ptac-sandiego.org) or give us a call at 619-216-6671.

Best Regards,

The SDCOC Team

San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center
a program of Southwestern College

880 National City Blvd., Suite 7100, National City, CA 91950
www.ptac-sandiego.org | [email protected]

11/17/2017

The San Diego County Airport Authority is putting on a Veteran Owned Small Business Luncheon to show their appreciation for veteran owned small businesses. Here is their message followed by the event dates and location:

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is committed to ensuring veteran-owned small businesses have every opportunity to do business with us.

But that relationship goes both ways. This event is our way of saying "just plane thanks" for being a great partner in the Airport Authority's ongoing development efforts. Together, we're helping to boost San Diego's regional economy.

Veteran Owned Small Business Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, November 30, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
3225 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101

Register here:

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is commited to ensuring veteran-owned small businesses have every opportunity to do business with us. But that relationship goes both ways. This event is our way of saying "just plane thanks" for being a great partner in the Airport Authority's ongoing...

11/03/2017

San Diego PTAC Contracting Opportunities Center Upcoming Events

Doing Business with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Date/Time: Thursday, November 9, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center
880 National City Blvd., Suite 7100
National City, CA 91950

Description: Do you want to learn how to do business with one of the largest U.S. Government buying agencies?
Do you have products or services to sell that the GSA may want to buy? Please Note: Most GSA contracts require a company to be in business for at least two (2) years and show revenue of at least $25,000 per year.

Come to learn how to get on the Federal Supply Schedule!

Construction Connection: Market Trends & Opportunities
Date/Time: Thursday, November 9, 11:30 AM - 2:00PM
Cost: $20, Includes Lunch
Location: San Diego Unified School District - Physical Plant
Training Rooms A and B
4860 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Description: Women-owned business owners, staff and partners, come to this industry-focused event to hear about current construction market trends from owners and prime contractors. Learn about upcoming regional project opportunities.

Insiders' perspectives on the local market will allow you to be better positioned for successful contracting in 2018!

In partnership with WBEC-West, San Diego Unified School District, and San Diego Gas and Electric.
Register Online
Small Business Certifications - How does my business become certified?
Date/Time: Friday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: San Diego Mesa College
Mesa Commons Room MC211
7250 Mesa College Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111

Description: The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) values diversity and encourages the participation of small and historically underutilized business enterprises in its $1.555 billion Propositions S & N construction bond program. Join us for an interactive workshop that will explain which certifications are recognized by SDCCD and how to obtain these certifications. The workshop will discuss the benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to get started on the following business certifications:

1. California Unified Certification Program (CUCP/CALTRANS)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise · State Minority Business Enterprise · State Woman-owned Business Enterprise

2. California Department of General Services (DGS)
Small Business Enterprise · Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

3. California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Minority Business Enterprise · Woman-owned Business Enterprise

4. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ·Small Business Enterprise

5. City of San Diego
Small Local Business Enterprise
Emerging Local Business Enterprise
Register Online
Doing Business with San Diego Unified School District
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center
880 National City Blvd., Suite 7100
National City, CA 91950

Description: PLEASE NOTE: The workshop is ONLY geared toward construction contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers.

It can be hard to get your foot in the door with a new client, especially when your target is a public agency. Knowing who to contact in a large organization is just one in a long list of challenges in winning new work. Learn what it takes for contractors and construction-related companies to do business with the District.

Join us for an interactive workshop that will cover:
• Commitment to Small and Emerging Business
• Business Outreach Resources
• Tracking Bids
• Bidding Projects
• Getting the Bonding You Need
• Labor Compliance and the PSA
• Upcoming Projects
• Marketing Your Firm
Register Online
Scheduled Events

Doing Business with GSA
Construction Connection
Small Business Certifications
Doing Business San Diego Unified School

Government Contracting

Community Training/Events

Online Training

Have Questions?


Contact:
San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center (SDCOC)


619-216-6671
[email protected]

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11/03/2017

The Connecting with Capital Expo
Celebrating Veterans Is Coming to Carlsbad

When:
Friday, Nov. 3, 2017
1 - 3:30 p.m.

Where:
Sheraton/Westin Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Cost:
Free

Register:
http://www.sdivsbdc.org

11/01/2017

Doing Business with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
November 9, 2017
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Register Here
https://sdcoc.ecenterdirect.com/events/43553

Location: 880 National City Blvd., Suite 7100, National City CA 91950

Workshop Description:

Do you want to learn how to do business with one of the largest U.S. Government buying agencies?

Do you have products or services to sell that the GSA may want to buy?

Did you know that GSA:

Is the business manager/purchasing agent for the world’s largest customer?
Actively seeks new bidders and competition for its supply and service contracts?
Purchases goods and services on a worldwide basis for Federal Courts and the U.S. Congress?
Purchases from both national and local markets from its headquarters in Washington, DC, and 11 regional offices around the country?
Is carried out by four services: the federal supply service, the public building service, the telecommunications service and the information technology service?

Come to learn more about GSA and learn how to get on the Federal Supply Schedule!

Facilitated by: Anthony Caruso, GSA Business Specialist

Most GSA contracts require a company to be in business for at least two (2) years and show revenue of at least $25,000 per year. Other contracts require specific skills and experience (especially in technical and service contracts). However, if you are a Information Technology small business, you ma...

11/01/2017

Dear Business and Community Groups

The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Proposition U and Measure BB construction bond program is hosting a Contractor Outreach Event this coming Thursday, November 2, at West Hills High School. The information is as follows, and is also linked on their website at
http://www.guhsd.net/Departments/Business-Services/Facilities-and-Construction/Bond-Construction-Program/News/index.html. The event does require registration. We'd appreciate if you would share with your membership and through your distribution lists.

Thank you!
Ursula Kroemer Leimbach
GUHSD Facilities Management


Contractor Business Outreach Event
Hosted by the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD)

GUHSD is inviting all interested trade contractors, including small, local, and historically underutilized businesses, to learn about, prepare for, and bid on upcoming district construction projects and contract opportunities!

WHAT: Contractor Business Outreach Event!
Meet our Project Managers, Construction Managers, and others to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities. Get registered and prequalified! Get the latest information on labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements!

WHY: As our construction program ramps up, we are interested in working with local licensed contractors who want to be part of transforming our East County schools!

WHERE: West Hills High School auditorium 8756 Mast Blvd., Santee 92071

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m.

WHO: All interested trade contractors, including those who are local to the GUHSD East County boundary, San Diego County, and who are certified as a disadvantaged, small, minority, woman, or disabled-veteran owned business enterprise.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Register to attend at https://goo.gl/g71P2m and be sure to bring lots of business cards!

GET REGISTERED WITH GUHSD!
To be notified of informal bid opportunities for projects valued at $45,001 - $175,000, contractors must pre-register with GUHSD. Learn more about registration, construction and non-construction bids at http://www.guhsd.net/departments/business-services/purchasing/

GET PREQUALIFIED/GET WORKING!
STEP 1: Go to www.qualitybidders.com.
STEP 2: Click on the “Contractor” tab to begin registration. The service is free to contractors and allows you to send your information to multiple school districts.
STEP 3: Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation message with instructions.
STEP 4: Using the instructions provided, log in and completion the prequalification form.
Need help? We’ll have computers available and staff ready to assist you with the prequalification process!

SIGN UP WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA!
California law requires all contractors who work or bid on public works projects to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and to adhere to prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship requirements.
Learn more at https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractors.html.

GET READY!
Meet our CMs and learning about upcoming opportunities in 2017 & 2018.
• Santana High School Events Center - Balfour Beatty Construction
Anticipated DSA stamp out: 12/3/2017 Targeted bid post: Mid-December
• Valhalla High School Viking Center Demo/Interim Housing – C.W. Driver
Anticipated DSA stamp out: 12/3/2017 Targeted bid post: Mid-December
• GUHSD Maintenance Yard – C.W. Driver
Anticipated DSA stamp out: 12/30/2017 Targeted bid post: Mid-January
• Granite Hills High School Food Services/PE – Erickson-Hall
Anticipated DSA stamp out: March 2018 Targeted bid post: April 2018

Serving public high school students grades 9 - 12 and adult learners in eastern San Diego County

10/23/2017

Make sure you check out http://www.nvtsi.org/events-4/ to see an updated calendar of events all around San Diego for Veterans in business!