SBDC: Winning That Government Contracting Award Series

Join the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training series, "Winning An Award For A Government Contract," designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the federal procurement process. Over four informative sessions, participants will delve into the intricacies of the business development lifecycle, understanding the roles and responsibilities within a winning team, decoding Federal Government Request for Proposals (RFPs), and mastering the fundamentals of proposal writing. Whether you're new to government contracting or seeking to enhance your competitive edge, this series provides actionable insights and strategies tailored to propel your business towards securing lucrative government contracts. If you are interested in mastering government procurement for your business growth, this is definitely a program series you want to attend! The four sessions include: 1. Business Development Lifecycle 2026, April 28, 2026, 10am 2. Team Roles and Responsibilities, April 29, 2026, 10am 3. How to Read an RFP, April 30, 2026, 10am 4. Basics of Proposal Writing, May 1, 2026, 10am Presenter, Ali Paskun; ABIL Solutions Ali Paskun, Owner, ABIL Solutions, LLC. Dynamic and forward-thinking professional with 40 years’ experience developing win strategies with expertise throughout entire phase of business development lifecycle. Authentic and hands-on leader with successful track record of collaborating with capture teams to identify best possible solutions for proposals. Experience supporting bids from $100K - $3.5B, including full and open, sole source, IDIQ, and task order opportunities. Supported bids submitted to various government agencies that include: DoD, all uniformed service branches and Unified Combatant Commands, DHS, CBP, DoS, CMS, GSA, LOC, SSA, NASA, USAID, DISA, DLA, DTRA, MDA, NRO, NGA, DIA, NSA, CIA, DARPA, FAA, DoEd, USMS, FBI, DOJ, HUD, WRAIR, NMRC, VA, and CDC. Cost $98/four sessions **Registration and payment is a two-step process. Please register first and then the payment link will be sent to you prior to the training.